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title: "Thames Freeport 5G Connectivity Partner"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1e5129d7-5801-4da7-aa44-77d82e44e973"
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buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-24"
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# Thames Freeport 5G Connectivity Partner

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e5129d7-5801-4da7-aa44-77d82e44e973

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## Summary

Thames Freeport Limited is seeking a 5G Connectivity Partner for an important expansion project within academia, healthcare, and community spaces in London, United Kingdom. This competitive dialog tender invites expressions of interest (EOI) for developing 5G infrastructure, with an estimated contract value excluding VAT of £20,000,000. The contract starts on 1 May 2025 and ends on 31 March 2026, with potential extension to three years pending approval from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body. The tender period closes on 24 March 2025. This initiative falls under the industry category of 'Design and Execution of Research and Development' (CPV code: 73300000).

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure, particularly small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which Thames Freeport considers suitable for this contract. Companies involved in the expansion and integration of 5G networks can leverage this project to build strong credentials and gain a foothold in the burgeoning technology landscape within critical sectors like academia and healthcare. The use of a competitive dialog procurement method allows for thorough engagement with potential contractors, ensuring a robust selection process based on comprehensive criteria.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Estimated Total Value Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS5,000,000 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS20,000,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Thames Freeport is exploring 5G expansion into academia, healthcare, and community spaces. This EOI begins the process of selecting a 5G infrastructure partner for network projects, starting with a 12-month contract, extendable to three years pending approvals from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f2c8412-1d7f-4a5e-8b22-ec117628a27b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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 | THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | EC3 7NQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 14:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f2c8412-1d7f-4a5e-8b22-ec117628a27b
- 21 Feb 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f2c8412-1d7f-4a5e-8b22-ec117628a27b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f2c8412-1d7f-4a5e-8b22-ec117628a27b
  24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-research-and-development./FKJR63Y5G8
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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