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title: "Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner"
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# Thames Freeport 5G Innovation Partner

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94c8fe2e-68be-4b5c-9fb9-6498ed8cceff

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## Summary

Thames Freeport Limited is seeking a 5G Innovation Partner for its AI campus in London, specifically at Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway. This tender falls under the industry category of design and execution of research and development (CPV: 73300000). The procurement stage is currently active, with a competitive dialogue method being employed. Tender submissions are due by 24th March 2025, and the contract period is set to run from 1st May 2025 to 31st March 2026. Significant investments are being made in 5G and AI as part of this initiative aiming to improve operation efficiencies and enhance security measures.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses to engage in high-tech innovation, particularly those specialising in 5G and artificial intelligence. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable candidates for this opportunity, with the ultimate selection based on predefined criteria. The project focuses on sourcing global innovators to tackle key challenges and accelerate deployment within the logistics and cargo sectors. This partnership promises to attract further investment, cut costs, enhance security, and reduce downtime, making it an excellent growth opportunity for technology firms ready to contribute to breakthrough industry solutions.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Estimated total value Instead of: Value excluding VAT: PS1,250,000 Read: Value excluding VAT: PS5,000,000 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The Thames Freeport innovation programme is developing an AI campus with industry-focused centers. Investment in 5G and AI is underway at key sites: Ford Dagenham, Port of Tilbury, and London Gateway. A partner will source global innovators to address challenges, accelerate deployment, and attract investment, aiming to cut costs, improve cargo movement, enhance security, and reduce downtime.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cc4ced-2662-4fca-b298-dd15fd137e8e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | EC3 7NQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2025 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cc4ced-2662-4fca-b298-dd15fd137e8e
- 21 Feb 2025 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cc4ced-2662-4fca-b298-dd15fd137e8e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97cc4ced-2662-4fca-b298-dd15fd137e8e
  24th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-research-and-development./53G4R3F5K2
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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