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Technical Delivery Partner for 5G Innovation Region Project, North Ayrshire

NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Ayrshire Council has completed the procurement process for the Technical Delivery Partner for the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region Project. This service contract, awarded to FarrPoint Ltd, involves supporting use case development, capacity building, and knowledge transfer related to 5G technology. The project aims to integrate 5G technology across sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, and tourism, aligning with Ayrshire's regional economic strategy. The contract runs from 25th March 2024 to 1st September 2024.

This tender by the North Ayrshire Council for a technical delivery partner presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in technology and telecommunications. Suitable businesses should have experience in delivering innovative solutions and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior competition, ensuring continuity, exclusivity, and technical suitability for the project's needs.

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Notice Title

Technical Delivery Partner for 5G Innovation Region Project, North Ayrshire

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") require a technical delivery partner for the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) project which has secured 3.8m GBP under the programme. This encompasses supporting use case development at strategic innovation hubs, facilitating internal capacity building and knowledge transfer, establishing a benefits realisation framework, and assessing commercial sustainability. The partner will also coordinate with various stakeholders to integrate 5G technology across sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, and tourism, aligning with Ayrshire's regional economic strategy. The contract start date is 25th March 2024 until 1st September 2024.

Lot Information

Lot 1

North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") require a technical delivery partner for the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) project which has secured 3.8m GBP under the programme. This encompasses supporting use case development at strategic innovation hubs, facilitating internal capacity building and knowledge transfer, establishing a benefits realisation framework, and assessing commercial sustainability. The partner will also coordinate with various stakeholders to integrate 5G technology across sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, and tourism, aligning with Ayrshire's regional economic strategy. The contract start date is 25th March 2024 until 1st September 2024.

Procurement Information

NAC have awarded the contract to Farrpoint Ltd without prior publication for supplier continuity, exclusivity and technical reasons, time constraints and customised solutions and stakeholder confidence.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000761489
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502735
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@north-ayrshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1294310000

Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Post Town
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire

Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARRPOINT

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502735
    Technical Delivery Partner for 5G Innovation Region Project, North Ayrshire - North Ayrshire Council ("NAC") require a technical delivery partner for the Ayrshire 5G Innovation Region (5GIR) project which has secured 3.8m GBP under the programme. This encompasses supporting use case development at strategic innovation hubs, facilitating internal capacity building and knowledge transfer, establishing a benefits realisation framework, and assessing commercial sustainability. The partner will also coordinate with various stakeholders to integrate 5G technology across sectors like manufacturing, aerospace, and tourism, aligning with Ayrshire's regional economic strategy. The contract start date is 25th March 2024 until 1st September 2024.

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