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title: "Supply of remote radio heads (RRH) to expand current test infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029414"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# Supply of remote radio heads (RRH) to expand current test infrastructure

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029414

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde has completed the procurement process for the supply of telecommunications equipment to expand their current 5G test infrastructure. This contract, titled "Supply of remote radio heads (RRH) to expand current test infrastructure," falls under the industry category of "Telecommunications equipment and supplies" and covers goods procurement. Located in Glasgow, UKM82, the contract was awarded through a limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The agreement was signed on 17th February 2021, with an overall value of £180,000.00.

This tender opportunity is targeted at businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those that provide advanced wireless solutions. The 5G Centre for Scotland, a partner in this initiative, is focused on enhancing and expanding existing 5G test networks necessary for evaluation and research. Businesses offering compatible equipment and innovative technological solutions will find this contract offers substantial opportunities for growth. The awarded supplier for this contract was Advanced Wireless Solutions and Services (AW2S) SAS, indicating that companies with specific expertise in 5G technologies and infrastructure, similar to AW2S, are well-suited to compete in future related tenders.

## Notice

Expansion of existing 5G testbed infrastructure for the 5G Centre for Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University intends to award this contract under the conditions of regulation 33.4.b of the Public Contracts (Scotland) regulations.

### Procurement Information

The University is a partner in the 5G Centre for Scotland ("the Centre"). The Centre is currently engaged in two 5G R&D projects which require it to build 5G test networks which will be used for evaluation and research. The Centre aims to do so by building upon existing test networks with the purchase of further Remote Radio Heads (RRHs).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015029-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ADVANCED WIRELESS SOLUTIONS AND SERVICES (AW2S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015029-2025
- 18 Feb 2021 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003245-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000644630
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00113

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