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title: "5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy"
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# 5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy

Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b1d6

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## Summary

The Welsh Government is currently conducting a public procurement process for a contract titled "5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy". This contract falls under the telecommunications consultancy services category and is aimed at supporting the delivery of the 5G Wales Unlocked programme. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with key deadlines including a bid submission deadline of 2nd June 2021. The contract will commence in June 2021 and is expected to run for a period of 270 days, concluding in March 2022, with a possible extension of up to six months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in telecommunications, consultancy, and technology services to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies specialising in solutions architecture, project management, and technological consultancy would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaboration with various stakeholders, including private sector partners and government entities, underscores the importance of an integrated approach to delivering 5G solutions, which can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility in the growing field of digital infrastructure.

## Notice

The aim of this contract is provide specialist 5G Solutions Architecture and technology consultancy services to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. The key services required are: 1. Solutions Architect expert consultancy 2. Technological consultancy 3. Development and Delivery consultancy support The objectives of this contract are to support the delivery of 5G Wales Unlocked by leading on all aspects of the solution architecture implementation for the project. This will involve working closely with all project partners (large and small private sector technology partners, university researchers, local and national government) ensuring integrated technology solutions are in place to explore novel opportunities presented by harnessing 5G technology in rural use cases. The supplier will be responsible for leading on the successful delivery of the use cases.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is a pathfinder for a National 5G Programme in Wales, to support the wider 5GUK ecosystem and help position Wales as a global leader in the development, delivery and use of 5G. The project will deliver infrastructure and innovation in Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire with projects cutting across Tourism, the Rural Economy and Transport. Work has been ongoing to establish the use cases and the programme is now beginning its delivery phase. The Welsh Government is undertaking a procurement exercise to award a contract to a supplier to provide 5G Solutions Architecture and Technology Consultancy services to drive forward the delivery of the programme from June 2021 through to its completion in March 2022. The aim of this contract is provide specialist 5G Solutions Architecture and technology consultancy services to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. The key services required are: 1. Solutions Architect expert consultancy 2. Technological consultancy 3. Development and Delivery consultancy support The objectives of this contract are to support the delivery of 5G Wales Unlocked by leading on all aspects of the solution architecture implementation for the project. This will involve working closely with all project partners (large and small private sector technology partners, university researchers, local and national government) ensuring integrated technology solutions are in place to explore novel opportunities presented by harnessing 5G technology in rural use cases. The supplier will be responsible for leading on the successful delivery of the use cases. The supplier will therefore be required to translate customer needs and business requirements in to the technology solutions required.

Renewal: The contract will have an optional extension period of up to 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010853-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32420000 - Network equipment
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72590000 - Computer-related professional services
- 72700000 - Computer network services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010853-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://gov.wales/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:520548-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=110341

## Provenance

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