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title: "Smart Sound Connect - Mesh Network"
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# Smart Sound Connect - Mesh Network

Buyer: DELT SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1374d5a9-c746-47d9-8e1d-91eb37acf772

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Delt Shared Services acting on behalf of Plymouth City Council to secure an advanced communications system for the Smart Sound Plymouth project. The tender, titled "Smart Sound Connect - Mesh Network," falls under the goods category, specifically in the Networks sector, with a total budget of £300,000. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with responses due by 12th January 2021. This project is located in South West England and is part of an open procurement method, initiated to enhance communications for marine research and operations.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a growing industry. Businesses with expertise in advanced communications technology, particularly those specialising in marine applications, wireless network systems, and operational support for remotely operated vessels, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby expanding their market presence and capabilities in a dynamic sector.

## Notice

Delt Shared Services is acting on behalf of Plymouth City Council as their support services provider. Plymouth City Council, via the Marine Business Technology Centre (MBTC) and in partnership with Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML), has secured funding to support the procurement and installation of an advanced communications system across the Smart Sound Plymouth marine testing and proving ground. The proving area offers a range of marine environmental conditions from comparative shelter to offshore hostile marine environments. To further facilitate the operation of remotely operated and autonomous vessels and enhance the ability to conduct marine research there is a requirement to deliver reliable high-speed communications to a diverse array of assets and platforms using the Smart Sound facility. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https:// deltservices.com/who-we-are/procurement-contracts-foi/ Responses to this opportunity are to be submitted via email to SSCMeshNetwork@deltservices.co.uk by the deadline specified within this notice and within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04314123-576f-44a7-87c0-32cfa84d418c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 | DELT SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL6 5QZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Moor View |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Moor View |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2020 at 12:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04314123-576f-44a7-87c0-32cfa84d418c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04314123-576f-44a7-87c0-32cfa84d418c
  1st December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://deltservices.com/who-we-are/procurement-contracts-foi/

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