--- title: "PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT" published: "2024-08-29" --- # PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ef27c31-7a39-4cef-beb6-6f1ba5aefc0a.json) ## Summary The Thames Freeport is initiating a procurement process for the provision of a 5G network, titled "PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network," under the industry category of Networks (CPV code 32400000). This project is located in the UK, particularly at key sites including the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust's Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford's Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with significant dates being the end of the tender period on 6th September 2024 and the contract period running from 15th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The project is valued at £3,000,000 GBP and aims to establish cutting-edge wireless connectivity to support decarbonisation and the circular economy within the Thames Freeport area, fostering innovation across several sectors such as manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. This tender provides substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the deployment of 5G infrastructure, particularly those capable of enhancing digital innovation and service delivery. SMEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure, offering a chance to collaborate with prominent partners such as DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford’s Dagenham site. The deployment of private 5G technology is geared towards attracting international investment, fostering new business models, and improving the quality of life for both business and residential communities. Companies with a strong track record in advanced wireless technologies and a keen interest in supporting large-scale digital transformation projects will find this tender particularly well-suited to their competencies. Businesses interested in participating should register their interest and attend the pre-market industry day scheduled for early September 2024 to gain further insights and align their proposals with the programme's objectives. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Description of the procurement: Instead of: Thames Freeport Overview The Thames Freeport, designated as a Freeport tax site by the UK government on 15 December 2021, is a strategic location near Europe's largest consumer market, home to 18 million people. Committed to decarbonisation and the circular economy, it offers intermodal logistics across river, rail, and road, making it an eco-friendly choice for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation. Located on the River Thames, it includes Tilbury and DP World London Gateway ports, and Ford's Dagenham plant. The Freeport aims to attract PS4.5 billion in investment and create 21,000 skilled jobs, acting as a hub for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and logistics with connections to over 130 ports in 65+ countries. It is part of the UK Government's initiative to create digital innovation and trade hubs, fostering international investment and job creation. Thames Freeport 5G Programme The Thames Freeport 5G Programme, a partnership with DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford's Dagenham site, aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance public services, economic growth, and innovation across various sectors including manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. Adoption of 5G is crucial for the programme's success, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across key sectors. The deployment of private 5G technology at the Freeport sites aims to attract international investment, fostering new business models, services, and applications. This initiative involves creating an ecosystem for innovation, market competitiveness, and improved quality of life for business and residential communities. Due to this programme being funded using a Government funds, the competitive process will observe the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This PIN is to notify the market of the programme plans to run a Works Open Procedure for the deployment of 5G infrastructure at four key sites: the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust's Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford's Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. For avoidance of doubt, Thames Freeport is a private company and no public bodies will be involved in the evaluation / contracting process. Thames Freeport plans to run a pre-market industry day prior to the release of a formal tender process to establish market interest and gain any industry insights, which may help shape the programme and competitive process. We plan to hold the remote session on 06/09/2024 or 09/09/2024. Please register your interest providing the below information to the Buyer. *Company Name *Contact Name *Contract Telephone Number *Contact Email Address. Please also register for a Delta supplier account using the link. Read: The T ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4125a25b-4c19-47bc-b1b7-f55dc585e967 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | THAMES FREEPORT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3R 7NQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Tower | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 29 Aug 2024 at 12:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4125a25b-4c19-47bc-b1b7-f55dc585e967 - 29 Aug 2024 at 09:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4125a25b-4c19-47bc-b1b7-f55dc585e967 - 28 Aug 2024 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4125a25b-4c19-47bc-b1b7-f55dc585e967 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4125a25b-4c19-47bc-b1b7-f55dc585e967 29th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Networks./S85KS439KP Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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