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title: "INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE DESIGN AND BUILD OF A 5G NETWORK IN BASING VIEW, BASINGSTOKE"
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# INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE DESIGN AND BUILD OF A 5G NETWORK IN BASING VIEW, BASINGSTOKE

Buyer: BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f8b4c88e-0784-4fe4-a4d1-a957f624a1cd

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## Summary

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has announced the award of a contract titled "Invitation to Tender for the Design and Build of a 5G Network in Basing View, Basingstoke." This procurement initiative is part of the Council's vision for economic growth and digital innovation within the telecommunications industry. The project focuses on establishing a comprehensive 5G ecosystem in Basing View, a significant business district in the South East of the United Kingdom. The contract spans from October 11, 2021, to July 31, 2022, with the Council providing £1.25 million of the anticipated £25 million project cost. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with the tendering process having ended on August 27, 2021.

This project offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly in the telecommunication, digital technology, and infrastructure sectors. Companies with expertise in designing and building communication networks, as well as those engaged in developing 5G technologies and services, would be well positioned to compete. The initiative aims to foster innovation and provide platforms for private sector engagement, potentially benefiting SMEs and larger firms alike. Furthermore, the creation of the 5G Living Lab will enable industry partners to showcase their capabilities, making this an attractive opportunity for firms seeking to expand their market presence in the burgeoning field of 5G technology.

## Notice

As part of its economic growth and digital innovation agenda, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council ("the Council") is looking to work with the private sector on the design and build of a 5G network in Basing View, Basingstoke's central business district. The council's ambition is to create a comprehensive 5G ecosystem focused on commercialisation where businesses will be able to access 5G connectivity to develop, trial and bring to market new products, services and applications. The project is supported by the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership and the University of Surrey 5G Innovation Centre. This project is seen as the start of Basingstoke's 5G journey and the 5g Living Lab shall be located in Basing View, the town's central business district, which is home to over 100 companies mostly from the professional and financial services, digital tech, cybersecurity and life sciences sectors. Both global companies and innovative SMEs have chosen Basing View as their location and the park is undergoing a multi-million pound regeneration to make it the premier town centre business location in the south east. To deliver this vision, the council is looking to work with industry partners to design and build a 5G network providing indoor and outdoor connectivity in Basing View and deploy 5G services. The work will be split into 2 key stages: 1) Design of the network 2) Build and install of the network as per the approved design and consisting of a 5G core network and a Radio Access Network, operating in a Stand Alone mode. The project would be on a public/private partnership basis aiming to achieve mutual benefit and funded by direct investment from the public and private sector with the Council providing 50% of the funding, this being capped at PS1.25million, which will be provided to the successful Tenderer to cover capital costs at the build and install stage. The 5G Living Lab project could act as a demonstrator for industry partners to showcase technology, expertise and development capabilities and could also help foster innovation. Through its strong focus on commercialisation and business engagement, the project can also give access to innovative start-ups and businesses helping to develop further 5G innovation and capabilities. Following the design and build phase of the 5G network, ownership & on-going maintenance and upgrades of the network will remain with the industry partners. This will provide on-going monetisation & commercialisation opportunities for the private sector to generate income. The procurement will be conducted via the ProContract system, which can be accessed using the following link: http://sebp.due-north.com opportunity ID DN558434. Completed tenders and supporting information should be returned via ProContract by 12:00:00 (Midday) Friday 27th August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a512e7e-55f1-413b-8fb0-689aeb06bf02 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| 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 | BASINGSTOKE AND DEANE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CELLNEX CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2021 at 10:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a512e7e-55f1-413b-8fb0-689aeb06bf02
- 23 Jul 2021 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca5cc3-fb7f-4826-be41-57d338ca57ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a512e7e-55f1-413b-8fb0-689aeb06bf02
  3rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/43ca5cc3-fb7f-4826-be41-57d338ca57ee
  23rd July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://sebp.due-north.com
- https://sebp.due-north.com/

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