--- title: "User Equipment (UE) for the LCR 5G High Density Deployment Trials" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-11-27" --- # User Equipment (UE) for the LCR 5G High Density Deployment Trials Buyer: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8fd2429c-23f9-4659-aef4-07bf6e5ff0d6.json) ## Summary The Liverpool John Moores University has initiated a tender for User Equipment (UE) to be used in the Liverpool City Region High Density Deployment Trials, aiming to deploy 5 private 5G networks. The procurement process involves the acquisition of approximately 1500-2000 handsets, 500 MiFi routers, and additional devices. The tender deadline is set for 5th January 2024, with a contract period starting on 13th February 2024 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, focusing on goods in the radio and telecommunication equipment category. This tender by Liverpool John Moores University presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry. Companies able to supply a large number of compatible user equipment suitable for 5G networks would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process also emphasises the collaboration between national and private networks to promote innovative solutions and advance the adoption of Open RAN technology, ultimately contributing to the enhancement of UK's connectivity infrastructure. ## Notice 1.2 Project Information The Liverpool City Region High Density Deployment (LCR HDD) project is going to deploy 5 O-RAN based private 5G Standalone networks in and around Liverpool throughout 2024 to test and optimise the network performance. In order to achieve this, we require a large number of compatible user equipment (UEs) that will be used to evaluate and optimise the network performance. The call covers the procurement of the UEs only and, in this context, we are looking for approximately 1500-2000 handsets, along with around 500 MiFi routers and various additional devices. Please see below for more information. 1.2.1 The LCR HDD Project LCR HDD is the latest project for the Liverpool 5G consortium (https://liverpool5g.org.uk/). Funded by Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT), the project runs from September 2023 to March 2025. The project consortium is led by the University of Liverpool Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in partnership with Telet Research (N.I) Ltd, Qualcomm Technologies International Ltd, Radisys UK Ltd, Attocore Ltd, iTS Technology Group, Asset Market, Liverpool John Moores University, CGA Simulation Ltd and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Other consortium members include Liverpool 5G, Atticus Technology, the Hartree Centre, Weaver Labs and Aimes. The Liverpool City Region HDD project aims to showcase the benefits of Open RAN (Open Radio Access Network) technology in optimising real-world network performance in high-connectivity environments. Open RAN is seen as a way to enhance the UK's connectivity infrastructure by enabling networks of low-cost, power-efficient, and unobtrusive small cells to meet the demand of high-density areas. The Liverpool City Region HDD project will test the Open RAN technology in a simulated environment before trialling it at five test bed sites across the region, including a mixture of indoor and outdoor sites with a variety of uses, to see if the new HDD network can easily, safely and securely provide connectivity to high numbers of users in the same environment. The project emphasises collaboration with national and private networks to understand their needs and encourages participation through trials in a controlled environment. The focus is on delivering competitive solutions with 5G technology and simulation, providing workable models for the adoption of Open RAN in the UK. We therefore aim to quantify and explicitly demonstrate the benefits to mobile communications markets and overcome challenges in assuring local authorities and asset owners of sustained economic and social benefits. The project team plans to showcase agile, easily managed, and secure networks in and around the Liverpool region. 1.2.3 The 5G deployments Deployments at 5 venues around the Liverpool City Region including stadia and large public spaces. The deployments will be designed to sit alongside and enhance the current connectiv... ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217d2219-ceaf-4e39-9a28-3fcfac692eb2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MERSEYSIDE | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 2AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ## Release History - 27 Nov 2023 at 13:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217d2219-ceaf-4e39-9a28-3fcfac692eb2 - 27 Nov 2023 at 13:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217d2219-ceaf-4e39-9a28-3fcfac692eb2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/217d2219-ceaf-4e39-9a28-3fcfac692eb2 27th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/ljmu/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.ljmu.ac.uk - https://liverpool5g.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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