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title: "Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) - Research for a network planning / mapping tool"
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# Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) - Research for a network planning / mapping tool

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE MEDIA & SPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7978b12f-eb53-4e7d-bda1-54b048447b60

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## Summary

The Department for Culture Media & Sport has completed a tender for "Fifth generation mobile communications (5G) - Research for a network planning/mapping tool." This project, classified under research services, is intended to gather geographical data critical for optimally situating high frequency radio infrastructure as 5G systems are deployed. The contract, valued at £675,023, commenced on 2nd November 2016 and concluded on 30th April 2017. This procurement was conducted using an open procedure with the tender period ending on 19th September 2016, based in London, United Kingdom.

This project represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services and telecommunications infrastructure. Companies that offer innovative solutions in network planning, mapping technologies, or possess expertise in data analysis would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. Particularly, large-scale firms or collaboration between existing major players in the field could yield competitive proposals and contribute to advancements in 5G technology deployment.

## Notice

The Department is commissioning research for a network planning / mapping tool to bring together appropriate geographical and other data relevant to the siting of high frequency radio infrastructure, such as will be used when 5G systems are deployed. Such a tool would be used to locate the optimum sites for radio access nodes and any infrastructure, such as masts, in order to ensure efficient and effective capacity coverage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357ba90d-0bdd-4fba-90f4-01188a66b768 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2016 - 30 Apr 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £675,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £675,023 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | MET OFFICE; ORDNANCE SURVEY; UNIVERSITY OF SURREY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 13:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357ba90d-0bdd-4fba-90f4-01188a66b768
- 25 Jan 2017 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357ba90d-0bdd-4fba-90f4-01188a66b768

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357ba90d-0bdd-4fba-90f4-01188a66b768
  15th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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