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title: "5th Generation (5G) Innovation Follow-On"
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# 5th Generation (5G) Innovation Follow-On

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c95698f-32c1-4194-930c-a55b82aba918

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for the "5th Generation (5G) Innovation Follow-On" project, aimed at supporting the development of the Defence 5G strategy. This contract, valued at £242,362, falls under the IT services category, specifically consulting and software development. The contract commenced on 22nd October 2021 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2022. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having officially ended on 1st October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT services, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development relevant to defence applications. Companies that can offer innovative solutions for 5G technology and its application in defence settings would be well-poised to compete. As the contract is awarded to Advalus Ltd, future tenders in similar domains may arise, creating space for both established firms and agile SMEs to engage with the Ministry of Defence's strategic initiatives.

## Notice

Services to support further development the Defence 5G strategy and strategic plan, including the identification of Defence use cases for 5G.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4855ed9-fb48-4ffa-ad28-f2338e15dae9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £242,362 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £242,362 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVALUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4855ed9-fb48-4ffa-ad28-f2338e15dae9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4855ed9-fb48-4ffa-ad28-f2338e15dae9
  26th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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