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title: "Acquisition, Design and Build framework (ADB framework)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c04f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Acquisition, Design and Build framework (ADB framework)

Buyer: DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c04f

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) on behalf of several mobile network operators (MNOs) for the Acquisition, Design and Build (ADB) framework. This tender is classified under telecommunications services and is intended for locations across the UK, specifically aimed at delivering approximately 300 new telecom mast base station sites in rural and remote areas. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice date set for 15th September 2021. The total estimated value of the framework is £100,000,000, and it will be conducted through an open procedure. Suppliers are required to submit tenders which will remain valid for acceptance for 12 months post-submission, and a supplier event is planned in September 2021 to facilitate further engagement.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in telecommunication services, construction, site acquisition, and project management to expand their business within the telecommunications sector. The suppliers selected will be responsible for the comprehensive delivery of ADB services, making this a key opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities in managing complex projects and working collaboratively with MNOs. Additionally, companies with expertise in subcontracting and project management will find this tender relevant as the framework allows for sub-contractors to assist in the delivery of services.

## Notice

DMSL is managing a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica/O2, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "MNOs") to appoint suppliers who are able to provide all of the ADB services for mobile telecoms base station sites. Each of the MNOs will be a signatory to the ADB framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL is managing a tender, on behalf of the MNOs, to appoint suppliers on a ADB framework, to provide all of the services of Acquisition, Design and Build services for telecoms mast base station sites. The ADB services are expected to be provided, through the call-off contracts, in different combinations or as a single solution. These sites are part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) which consists of circa 300 new telecoms mast base station sites in rural and remote locations across the UK. The sites are planned to be delivered either through this ADB framework or through a Managed Services framework (the procurement for which is being run in parallel), or a combination of both frameworks. These sites will enable MNOs, as part of the SRN programme, to fulfil their Ofcom Spectrum licence obligations by giving greater mobile network coverage in the UK. Each of the MNOs will be a signatory to the ADB framework. The scope of ADB services includes:- Acquisition:- The MNOs are seeking suppliers who are suitably capable and experienced providers of Acquisition services relating to the deployment of telecom mast base station sites. Expected activities would include but are not limited to; working with the MNOs to undertake and find a suitable site through site searches, identifying the relevant site providers to grant the necessary rights to occupy and access the site, negotiating with such site providers to secure the rights to occupy and access the site (including supporting on any Electronic Communications Code (ECC) proceedings), and undertaking the necessary steps to obtain appropriate planning permissions. It is expected that the supplier will provide any project management to carry out this role and liaise with other project participants in achieving a successful delivery of a site location. Design:- The MNOs are seeking suppliers who are suitably capable and experienced providers of construction design services to facilitate in the delivery and deployment of telecoms mast base station sites. The supplier will also provide the construction designs for the telecoms mast base station site, covering aspects such as general arrangement drawings, detailed design for construction and as built drawings and compliance with all the statutory obligations under the CDM 2015 regulations of a principal designer. It is expected that the supplier will provide any project management to carry out this role and liaise with other project participants in achieving a successful delivery of a site location. Build:- The MNOs are seeking suppliers who are suitably capable and experienced providers of construction services to facilitate in the delivery and deployment of telecoms mast base station sites. The supplier would be expected to undertake all the elements that are required to build the infrastructure as per the detailed design document. The supplier will also be required to comply with all the statutory obligations under the CDM 2015 regulations of a principal contractor. For clarity, supply of the passive physical infrastructure, such as towers and cabinets will be outside the scope of this procurement and will be supplied by or through the MNOs. Radio access equipment is also outside the scope of this procurement and will be supplied through the MNOs. It is expected that the supplier will provide any project management to carry out this role and liaise with other project participants in achieving a successful delivery of a site location.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014556-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9SG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | London Bridge & West Bermondsey |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45232340 - Mobile-telephone base-stations construction work
- 45312330 - Radio aerial installation work
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71410000 - Urban planning services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2021 at 14:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014556-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://award.bravosolution.co.uk/srn/web/project/799097d0-0f5d-4482-be17-fb53916fb064/register
- https://dmsluk.com/
- https://srn.org.uk
- https://srn.org.uk/procurement-portal-guidance

## Provenance

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