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title: "5G City Centre Communications Ring and Proof of Concept"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cb29e43-6518-4dd1-9678-1380e7790115"
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buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# 5G City Centre Communications Ring and Proof of Concept

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cb29e43-6518-4dd1-9678-1380e7790115

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council has recently completed the procurement process for the "5G City Centre Communications Ring and Proof of Concept" project, which falls under the industry category of hardware installation services. This initiative, aimed at supporting the Council's Smart Cities Plan, had a contract value of £37,275 and was procured through a direct award method. The contract period commenced on 1st November 2019 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2020. The task was initiated with the tender period closing on 1st October 2019, a key date for potential bidders in the North East of England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the technology and communications sectors, particularly those with experience in hardware installation and smart city solutions. Businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches to advancing urban connectivity and infrastructure will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, thereby driving their growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Council wishes to appoint a supplier to undertake a 5G City Centre Communications Ring and proof of concept linked to the Council's overarching Smart Cities Plan.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1354e2b-c4c3-4279-8d83-e71003ebce58 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,275 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,275 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Southwick |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JISC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51611100 - Hardware installation services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2019 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1354e2b-c4c3-4279-8d83-e71003ebce58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1354e2b-c4c3-4279-8d83-e71003ebce58
  29th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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