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title: "Provision of a 5G SA Network for Connected Automated Logistics (CAL) Project"
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# Provision of a 5G SA Network for Connected Automated Logistics (CAL) Project

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d112e922-32e2-465d-aee4-c75da28936d9

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## Summary

The Sunderland City Council initiated a tender for the "Provision of a 5G SA Network for Connected Automated Logistics (CAL) Project," aimed at designing, building, and supporting a 5G network in the North East of England, specifically at the Nissan test track in Sunderland. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract valued at £879,325. The tender period concluded on 20 November 2020, and the contract is set to run from 20 January 2021 until 31 March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology and telecommunications companies, particularly those specialising in network design and infrastructure development. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in 5G technology and automated logistics would be well-positioned to compete in this contract. Additionally, large-scale suppliers with capabilities in project delivery and support services for telecommunications will find this contract particularly suitable for growth and expansion within the innovative logistics sector.

## Notice

Design, build and support the operation of a 5G Network in the area of the Nissan test track in Sunderland, in order to demonstrate Connected Automated Logistics and will include an 'on-premise' 5G Regional Core.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/759c6f8e-0ff9-42aa-b34b-997ed12ae945 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £879,325 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £879,325 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR2 7SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PINACL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2021 at 19:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/759c6f8e-0ff9-42aa-b34b-997ed12ae945

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/759c6f8e-0ff9-42aa-b34b-997ed12ae945
  19th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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