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title: "5G Trial at RAF Brize Norton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02b6bb"
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# 5G Trial at RAF Brize Norton

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b6bb

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently seeking suppliers for a tender titled "5G Trial at RAF Brize Norton," categorised under the telecommunications network industry. This procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th June 2021. The trial necessitates the provision of a 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) at RAF Brize Norton, which will be executed at no cost to the Ministry of Defence for a duration of 36 months starting August 2021. The bid opening is scheduled for 30th June 2021, following an open procurement method.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those with expertise in 5G technology. Companies focusing on infrastructure development, network integration, and solutions for military applications would be well-positioned to compete for this project. With the integration of innovative use cases for enhanced airfield management and base security, such initiatives could help drive growth and establish new business relationships within the defence sector.

## Notice

Provision of a 5G trial at RAF Brize Norton, free-of-charge to the MOD.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of establishing a private 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) is to facilitate experimentation to satisfy a wide number of innovative use cases at RAF Brize Norton as part of Air Command's wider ASTRA programme. The 4G/5G network will be required to integrate with the existing Business Internet solution installed at the Station, enhancing these capabilities to the required standard for such trials activity. The resultant blended LAN, WiFi 6 and 4G/5G RAN infrastructure will deliver the essential framework infrastructure for both the Provider and other industry partners to demonstrate viable and innovative solutions for improvements across multiple operational areas at RAF Brize Norton, and potential wider Defence application. The Provider would be expected to act as an integrator of their own solutions and those from wider industry to support use cases developed by RAF Brize Norton personnel to include, but not be limited to enhancements in the areas of: airfield management, base security, future ground support engineering, virtual support opportunities, airfield operations, automated asset tracking and effective centralised command and control. The delivery and maintenance of this 4G/5G network is to be provided at zero cost to the MoD for a period of 36 months starting Aug 2021, with all equipment being removed from the site at the end of this period at zero cost to the MoD. RAF Brize Norton will facilitate site visits to assist in the formulation of proposals, contact the Commercial Officer via the messaging board, to book your visit. All site visits and submission of questions arising thereof must be completed by Friday 18th June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012105-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | £1 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network

## Release History

- 28 May 2021 at 21:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012105-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- http://www.contracts@mod.uk

## Provenance

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