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title: "Colchester 5G Enabled Connected Tourism"
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buyer: "COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# Colchester 5G Enabled Connected Tourism

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea75414c-1588-40fe-93f9-fc6d987dbc28

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## Summary

Colchester City Council has awarded a contract titled "Colchester 5G Enabled Connected Tourism" to Freshwave Services Ltd. This initiative aims to transform Colchester, Britain's oldest recorded city, into a digitally connected hub using advanced technologies like full-fibre, 5G, and IoT. The contract, valued at £500,000, focuses on creating a 5G-enabled AR/VR connected tourism experience, covering Colchester Castle and the Roman Walls. The procurement was carried out through a selective, negotiated procedure and the award phase concluded on 3rd May 2024. The contract period starts on 1st November 2024 and ends on 31st October 2031, with implementation confined within the East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those proficient in 5G and wireless technology integration. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to compete, offering a chance to contribute to a high-profile project aimed at enhancing public 5G coverage and bridging connectivity gaps in Colchester. The diverse technological requirements suggest collaborative opportunities for firms with expertise in AR/VR, network infrastructure, and scalable digital solutions, enabling them to gain a foothold in a rapidly growing market.

## Notice

Colchester, recognized as Britain's oldest recorded city and one of the fastest-growing UK boroughs, is located in North Essex and aims to position itself as a pioneering, digitally connected hub in the Eastern region of the UK. This vision involves harnessing advanced technologies such as full-fibre connectivity, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The scope of work centres on sourcing a wireless technology partner to design, build, and operate a 5G-enabled AR/VR connected tourism experience. This experience will span both within the Colchester Castle building and outdoors along the Roman Walls. The solution should be scalable to accommodate future growth and seamlessly integrate evolving wireless technologies. The contractor is expected to commit to enhancing public cellular 5G coverage across Colchester, addressing existing connectivity gaps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6d45-86c5-4641-97b7-4b93ee35cdfe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRESHWAVE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6d45-86c5-4641-97b7-4b93ee35cdfe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6d45-86c5-4641-97b7-4b93ee35cdfe
  19th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=857243583
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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