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title: "Private 5G network (P5GN) solution for the CoSTAR National Lab"
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# Private 5G network (P5GN) solution for the CoSTAR National Lab

Buyer: ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c353dc7-dd75-4104-a4c9-394da4372b14

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Royal Holloway and Bedford New College engaging British Telecommunications plc. to provide a private 5G network solution for the CoSTAR National Lab. This project spans four sites: Pinewood Studios, Abertay University, Ulster University, and University of York, with the addition of silver package service support. The procurement falls under the Networks category (CPV code: 32400000) and is located across multiple regions in the United Kingdom. The procurement method used is a negotiated procedure without prior publication, classified under a limited procurement method. The tender is at the award stage, with the contract period starting on 30th June 2024 and ending on 31st March 2029. The total value of the contract is £1,098,201 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses capable of delivering advanced network solutions, particularly those specialising in 5G technologies. It provides a substantial project that includes multi-site deployment and ongoing support, which might be especially attractive to large tech firms or those looking to expand their footprint in specialised network services. Although the selected supplier is British Telecommunications plc., other similar organisations could leverage this information to identify market demands and prepare for future similar opportunities.

## Notice

The University is engaging BT to provide private 5G network to 4 sites for the CoSTAR Network: at Pinewood Studios, Abertay University, Ulster University and University of York sites, plus silver package service support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddddbbc-d58a-4cb8-bc68-a7103241214b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,098,201 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,098,201 |
| 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 | ROYAL HOLLOWAY AND BEDFORD NEW COLLEGE |
| Locality | EGHAM |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW20 0EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Runnymede |
| Electoral ward | Englefield Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Windsor |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddddbbc-d58a-4cb8-bc68-a7103241214b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ddddbbc-d58a-4cb8-bc68-a7103241214b
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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