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title: "Borderlands 5G Innovation Region"
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# Borderlands 5G Innovation Region

Buyer: CUMBERLAND COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e246721-bdd3-44bb-8aab-642a9f36c831

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Borderlands 5G Innovation Region" project is managed by Cumberland Council. This tender falls under the industry category of IT services, including consulting, software development, internet, and support. The project involves installing and operating a 5G mobile private network managed service across multiple venues in England, United Kingdom. The process is currently at the award stage, with AWTG Limited being the selected supplier. Key dates include the publication of the tender on 18 April 2024, the closing of the tender period on 29 May 2024, and the contract commencement date on 14 August 2024, concluding on 13 August 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and telecommunications, particularly those experienced in managed services and innovative mobile networks. SMEs are encouraged to participate, given the open procurement method geared towards inclusivity. Companies that can provide robust, scalable 5G solutions and possess the capability to extend network services to additional venues during the contract period will find this project particularly beneficial for their business growth. Cumberland Council's commitment to diversity and statutory compliance also opens doors for minority and diverse business communities to engage competitively.

## Notice

On behalf of the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region (Borderlands 5GIR), Cumberland Council (the Council) will procure a contract for a Supplier to install and operate a 5G mobile private network managed service across five venues region wide, with the possibility to extend the network to further venues during the term. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and click on current opportunities from the navigation area on the left of the screen. On the next screen enter the contract Reference (DN712448) in the box labelled 'contains' then click search. Click on the Blue link for the contract title to view the opportunity. To express an interest you will need to login. If you are not already registered on the www.the-chest.org.uk you will need to return to the home page and click on Register. Register free link in the navigation area on the left of the screen. Registration is free of charge and your username and password will be emailed to you. Cumberland Council is fully supportive of all aspects of diversity including ethnicity, race, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation. In this respect Cumberland Council welcomes expressions of interest from ethnic minority, disabled and other diverse business communities and the voluntary sector. Economic operators are therefore required to fully comply with all statutory obligations/applicable legislation and there will be a requirement to participate in the authority's supplier audits on all aspects of diversity. The contracting authority expressly reserves the right: (i) not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; and (ii) to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; and in no circumstances will the contracting authority be liable for any costs incurred by the candidates. Any expenditure, work or effort undertaken prior to contract award is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of potential suppliers . The contracting authority reserve the right to use any electronic portal during the life of the agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691cbac4-1bb6-47e9-bb44-085a4b96b252 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2024 - 13 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | CUMBERLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | CARLISLE |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 1RD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2024 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691cbac4-1bb6-47e9-bb44-085a4b96b252
- 18 Apr 2024 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a2724-40cb-48ce-9125-207da55f76fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/691cbac4-1bb6-47e9-bb44-085a4b96b252
  25th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b8a2724-40cb-48ce-9125-207da55f76fa
  18th April 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=67ebb203-25d2-ee11-8127-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cumberland.gov.uk/

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