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title: "Things Connected Open Call"
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# Things Connected Open Call

Buyer: FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5fbee7ee-b3b8-48b7-9c88-a7826f51d773

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## Summary

The Future Cities Catapult is currently conducting the "Things Connected Open Call," inviting UK businesses to create and showcase innovative connected products utilising the LoRa Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) in London. This tender falls under the information and communications technology industry, specifically focusing on wide area networks. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 12 January 2017. The subsequent contract period is scheduled to begin on 20 January 2017 and conclude on 17 March 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the development of connected devices, particularly those concentrating on solutions addressing sustainability, urban mobility, community connectivity, and integrated urban planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the initiative is designed to enhance innovation within the urban landscape of London, making it an attractive prospect for tech firms and research and development service providers.

## Notice

Future Cities Catapult invites UK businesses to develop and demonstrate connected products in London using the Things Connected LoRa Low-Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN). Through an open call, we aim to enable the innovative possibilities of connected devices using LPWAN to solve urban challenges. The Catapult is intending to fund successful proposals using the "Things Connected" network in London to solve challenges around sustainability, urban mobility, connecting communities, healthy cities and urban planning. The focus of this competition is for new or existing products that could utilise LoRa to meet one of our challenge areas: Sustainability, Urban Mobility, Connecting Communities, Healthy Cities, Integrated Urban Planning. For more information about the project and the competition please follow this link: http://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/things-connected/ Additional information: For more information about the project and the competition please follow this link: http://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/things-connected/ All questions regarding the project must be received via thingsconnected@futurecities.catapult.org.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c79e8d-e1d0-48e2-93a8-7289d84f1a8b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2017 - 17 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | FUTURE CITIES CATAPULT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1R 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Clerkenwell |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 32430000 - Wide area network
- 72416000 - Application service providers
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2016 at 20:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c79e8d-e1d0-48e2-93a8-7289d84f1a8b
- 25 Nov 2016 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c79e8d-e1d0-48e2-93a8-7289d84f1a8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c79e8d-e1d0-48e2-93a8-7289d84f1a8b
  27th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://futurecities.catapult.org.uk/opportunity/things-connected/

## Provenance

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