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title: "5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre"
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# 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0fb114d5-dfc0-41cd-82ed-49e50e0e2f61

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## Summary

The Bath & North East Somerset Council is looking to procure 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new mobile network within Bath City Centre. The procurement has successfully completed, and the contract is worth £172,000 GBP. The tender period ended on April 2, 2024, with the contract running from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2026. The procurement process involved an open procedure and falls under the goods category.

This tender by Bath & North East Somerset Council presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses focused on network infrastructure and data-communications equipment could be well-suited to compete. Interested companies should consider the requirements detailed by the council and align their offerings with the specified timelines and quality standards to enhance their chances of successful participation and contract award.

## Notice

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking to procure 20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new 7.2x split fronthaul network implementation, and 24 months of software maintenance and technical and integration support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a383fb-ba63-4623-802b-2815ff1d82ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Aug 2024 - 8 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | KEYNSHAM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS31 1FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Keynsham North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENETEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a383fb-ba63-4623-802b-2815ff1d82ce
- 1 Mar 2024 at 16:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5ccf8e-4d9c-4435-8f85-0ba686215e79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a383fb-ba63-4623-802b-2815ff1d82ce
  26th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e5ccf8e-4d9c-4435-8f85-0ba686215e79
  1st March 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk

## Provenance

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