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title: "England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR) = Framework Opportunity"
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# England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR) = Framework Opportunity

Buyer: OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b64eba1-e8e5-437a-8f4f-ade701510e17

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## Summary

Oxfordshire County Council is procuring a Framework contract for a single Supplier to install and operate 5G mobile private network managed services for Science and Innovation Campuses in the ECH region. The procurement process will evaluate tenders based on a scenario deployment for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus. The contract will last for 4 years with an option for Call-Offs lasting up to 7 years. The tender is open for bids until 19th June 2024. The procurement falls under the IT services category and is being conducted through an open procedure above threshold.

This opportunity by Oxfordshire County Council for 5G network services can benefit companies specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses with expertise in advanced manufacturing, health applications, and smart construction management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Location-wise, the deployment will be in the ECH region, supporting various applications and services for the participating Science and Innovation Campuses. Interested businesses need to consider the procurement timeline and the specific requirements outlined in the tender document to submit competitive bids.

## Notice

On behalf of England's Connected Heartland 5G Innovation Region (ECH 5GIR), Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) will procure a Framework contract for a single Supplier to install and operate 5G mobile private network managed services for Science and Innovation Campuses in the ECH region. The procurement will evaluate tenders based on the specification for a scenario deployment for the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, with the possibility to extend the network to further locations during the term. The network will underpin a wide array of applications, from supporting advanced manufacturing and health applications, and outdoor mobile connectivity as campus users move between buildings, real-time information services to support the advanced scientific and technological needs of the campuses, and smart construction management. The Framework will have a duration of 4 years. Call-Off's from the Framework are anticipated to have a duration of 7 years Optional extensions to Call-Offs are available up to a maximum of 7 years in aggregate Optional Extensions will be of a minimum of 1yr duration Additional information: The England's Connected Heartland Partners and potential participants in this Framework are: Oxfordshire County Council Bracknell Forest Borough Council Reading Borough Council Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Slough Borough Council West Berkshire District Council Wokingham District Council Buckinghamshire County Council Central Bedfordshire Council Cambridgeshire County Council. Norfolk County Council Milton Keynes City Council Bedford Borough Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c2091c-ffd6-457f-8cce-eecf9c216f7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2024 - 6 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1ND |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Osney & St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 8 May 2024 at 16:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c2091c-ffd6-457f-8cce-eecf9c216f7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14c2091c-ffd6-457f-8cce-eecf9c216f7a
  8th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk

## Provenance

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