--- title: "MK5G Accelerator" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT" published: "2020-08-10" --- # MK5G Accelerator Buyer: CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-04a603d3-4788-47e7-be5a-e45c9c26070f.json) ## Summary The MK5G Accelerator tender is initiated by the Connected Places Catapult, aiming to develop new technologies in the Milton Keynes area, specifically in Mobility, Health & Wellbeing, and Energy sectors. This active procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a closing deadline for submissions set for 12 noon on 20th August 2020. The contract is valued at £1 and will start from 14th September 2020, running until 31st March 2021. The relevant industry categories include transport equipment, health services, and energy-related services. This tender represents a unique opportunity for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in innovative technology development within a significant public project. Companies focusing on telecommunications, energy solutions, health technologies, and smart mobility services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, leveraging the chance to collaborate with leading technology partners and contribute to the advancement of local infrastructure. ## Notice The MK:5G project is an exciting new testbed in the Milton Keynes area, with the aim of developing new technologies across three core themes: Mobility, Health & Wellbeing, and Energy. The testbed includes the deployment of dedicated 5G infrastructure covering central MK including key sites (such as the Stadium, Bletchley & CMK rail stations, Hospital, Universities) and the creation of a data hub facility. The project is led by Milton Keynes Council and will involve working alongside consortium partners from prominent technology companies including BT, Huawei, CityFibre, TechMahindra, the Open University, and the Satellite Applications Catapult. The Connected Places Catapult is acting as the business growth partner within the MK:5G consortium. Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. MK5G Accelerator. Once the response template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Additional information: Please register if not already registered, then "Express an Interest" for this project at link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register which will then allow you to download the Response template. The project title is: MK5G Accelerator. Once the template is completed, please upload to the same link: https://procontract.due-north.com/Register Closing date is 12 noon 20th August 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c6bfe7-2e41-4b02-bf5e-c8024c52619d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CONNECTED PLACES CATAPULT | | Locality | MILTON KEYNES | | Post town | Milton Keynes | | Postcode | MK9 1BP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes | | Local authority | Milton Keynes | | Electoral ward | Central Milton Keynes | | Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 10 Aug 2020 at 12:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c6bfe7-2e41-4b02-bf5e-c8024c52619d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67c6bfe7-2e41-4b02-bf5e-c8024c52619d 10th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://cp.catapult.org.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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