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Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs

University of Strathclyde

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17 Feb 2021 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is conducting an open tender for the establishment of three 5G Innovation Hubs under the project titled "Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs." This procurement, classified under the services category, aims to enhance local connectivity and community engagement through 5G technology. The tender period is active, with a submission deadline set for 10th March 2021. The award period will begin the same day, and the estimated value for each hub is £200,000. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically via the provided tender platform.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in technology, telecommunications, and community development sectors. Firms specialising in 5G services, technical support, or community engagement initiatives will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The University seeks a strategic partner to promote the hubs, engaging with local SMEs and businesses to maximise the benefits of 5G technology within the community. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this initiative aims to foster a thriving ecosystem around the selected hubs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs

Notice Description

The Scotland 5G Centre hosted by the University of Strathclyde is looking to select a strategic partner(s) for the provision of 3 5G innovation Hubs. Each Hub will be regionally relevant, ensuring the benefits of 5G will help and improve the connectivity for the local communities and businesses. The initial priority of the S5GConnect programme is to have 3 hubs open in May 2021. Interested Parties should note that the estimated value detailed below (in section II.1.5 of this notice) is per Hub.

Lot Information

Lot 1

S5GC is seeking a partner to work alongside us in establishing an innovation Hub. The success of the hubs will be measured on the engagement we get from the SME's and businesses in and around each regional hub and the ability to demonstrate relevant use cases and develop further use cases that demonstrate the benefit of 5G's application to the sector. Each S5GConnect Hub will be managed through The Scotland 5G Centre, co-ordinating the services offered and facilitated. S5GC will seek support to provide the full complement of services for creation of a pipeline for accelerator adoption. The partner will be expected to engage with SME's and Businesses to generate an ecosystem surrounding one Innovation Hub. To facilitate this, the supplier will be expected to be able include additional services 'fit for purpose' which may include the following: - Support S5GC with the marketing, promotion and advertisement the hubs - Support local businesses and wider eco-system to develop their ideas and concepts - Engage with the key business sectors in the region including SMEs - Work with S5GC to prepare a sustainable business model - Provide a minimum of two use cases that will be used to stimulate engagement around the hub location. The use cases will be mutually agreed but relevant to the sector focus of the innovation hub. - Support the development of further use cases, services and applications. - Provide support to events, webinars, breakfast meets etc. - Provide support for production of whitepapers, use cases material, digital content. Etc, - Provide content and support for the delivery of our S5GConnect Programme. (A series of events that will engage and raise awareness of 5G and its application to the sector) - Provide support through Awareness, Evaluate and Enablement phases of the programme. This should include project management, business engagement, technical resources, mentoring etc. - Provide support for competitions, where SME's will be selected to engage with the programme.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend this contract for additional purchases.

Renewal: The contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract in line with business need.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407000
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Strathclyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407000
    Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs - The Scotland 5G Centre hosted by the University of Strathclyde is looking to select a strategic partner(s) for the provision of 3 5G innovation Hubs. Each Hub will be regionally relevant, ensuring the benefits of 5G will help and improve the connectivity for the local communities and businesses. The initial priority of the S5GConnect programme is to have 3 hubs open in May 2021. Interested Parties should note that the estimated value detailed below (in section II.1.5 of this notice) is per Hub.

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