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title: "Support in development of the UK's 5G Testbeds"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49a9cbfe-d096-4219-9593-210bc41af0e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT"
published: "2017-03-07"
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# Support in development of the UK's 5G Testbeds

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49a9cbfe-d096-4219-9593-210bc41af0e9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The Department for Culture Media and Sport as the buying organisation, seeking support in the development of the UK's 5G Testbeds. The tender, valued at £24,500, is classified under research services and has an active award status as of 6th February 2017. The contract period commenced on 7th February 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2017. This initiative is focused on locations across the United Kingdom and other territories, with the tender submission period having ended on 30th January 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in research and consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in telecom technologies or digital infrastructure. Companies with a track record in supporting government projects or developing technological frameworks would be well-positioned to engage in similar future tenders, expanding their involvement in the growing 5G landscape.

## Notice

The key elements we expect the final report to include are: Supporting DCMS in creating a prospectus on 5G Testbeds. TM Forum will use their expertise to explain how testbeds will be: - Selected - Deployed - Used

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5da6b2f-9da6-4e64-8589-ac32c62d8910 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 7 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,500 |
| 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 | THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TM FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2017 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5da6b2f-9da6-4e64-8589-ac32c62d8910

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5da6b2f-9da6-4e64-8589-ac32c62d8910
  7th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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