--- title: "2692/MH 5G Core Test Bed" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2021-01-05" --- # 2692/MH 5G Core Test Bed Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-124353b4-ca2f-4b02-8bda-4f5c7f3ddf5b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a "5G Core Test Bed" aimed at enhancing the capabilities of its Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's North West branch. This initiative falls under the wireless telecommunications system category, with a total contract value of £125,000, and is intended for installation at the AMRC NW facility in Preston, England. The tender is in the Award stage, having been published on 9th October 2020, with a completion date for tenders set for 6th November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The procurement method used is an open procedure, enabling suppliers to compete for this significant contract. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in telecommunications and advanced manufacturing technologies. Businesses with expertise in creating integrated 5G solutions, including low-latency mobile networks, radio equipment, and Internet of Things (IoT) applications would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this procurement could facilitate business growth in high-speed networking and modern manufacturing innovations, benefitting both the suppliers and the University of Sheffield's research initiatives. ## Notice The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of it's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre's (AMRC) North West branch, to supply a 5G test bed which is required to be 5G stand-alone (SA) single cell mobile private network (MPN). This shall be used for testing and system performance verification purposes. AMRC NW will use this solution for R&D activity relating to the development of high-speed networking and manufacturing related 5G solutions. It will enable increased data volumes across the shop floor. Additionally, it will help develop a range of smart technologies for the IOT and communication industries based on 5G. Initial installation shall be at the AMRC NW facility in Preston. This Test bed must include a full end to end integrated solution, including mobile core, radio equipment, IP connectivity and end devices. The equipment should have low latency, and must be 5G SA to support various projects. This equipment is expected to be interfaced with multiple end devices sending data through the use of pre integrated set of applications that are relevant to the manufacturing industry including but not limited to smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, remote operations, etc. With the possibility of additional applications through an API, with the main focus being on real time applications. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an E.U. open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 6th November 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Expressions of Interest CAN NOT be made by e-mailing the person below, please follow the links above. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42deca9-f471-487c-9dfe-a22f46d67a5a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2020 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2021 - 28 Feb 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system ## Release History - 5 Jan 2021 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42deca9-f471-487c-9dfe-a22f46d67a5a - 9 Oct 2020 at 07:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae11691-73f6-4bba-b0b0-50bf2f3a0ea0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42deca9-f471-487c-9dfe-a22f46d67a5a 5th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bae11691-73f6-4bba-b0b0-50bf2f3a0ea0 9th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.sheffield.ac.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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