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title: "DR4779 - Tower Hamlets Wireless Concession"
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# DR4779 - Tower Hamlets Wireless Concession

Buyer: TOWER HAMLETS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bc522bb-03f6-4ed0-8a68-95380e4d4f31

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## Summary

The Tower Hamlets Council is currently overseeing the procurement process for the "DR4779 - Tower Hamlets Wireless Concession". This initiative falls within the telecommunications industry and is aimed at establishing a high-capacity commercial wireless network across the borough to enhance public Wi-Fi and future mobile coverage using Small Cell technology. The tender is at the active stage, with submissions due by 15 August 2017. The total value of the contract is £500,000, and the contract is expected to commence on 1 November 2017, concluding on 31 October 2027. The contract will be awarded through an open procurement method.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications infrastructure and those with expertise in wireless network deployment. Companies capable of innovative design and implementation of high-capacity systems would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, this project could attract service providers looking to expand their footprint in urban wireless solutions, enhancing connectivity within London.

## Notice

The Council is seeking to award a Concession Contract to allow for the design, implementation, and operation of a high capacity innovative commercial wireless network which will deliver open space public Wi-Fi coverage within the borough as well as enhance through Small Cell technology 4G and future 5G coverage within the borough through access to specified assets belonging to the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b426f4-6ae9-4315-850a-bbca68017774 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | TOWER HAMLETS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 2BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Poplar |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2017 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b426f4-6ae9-4315-850a-bbca68017774

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42b426f4-6ae9-4315-850a-bbca68017774
  11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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