--- title: "Bespoke 5G Enabled Immersive Classroom" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d613" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d613" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d613.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d613.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WELSH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-09-28" --- # Bespoke 5G Enabled Immersive Classroom Buyer: WELSH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d613 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d613) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d613.json) ## Summary The Welsh Government is undertaking a public procurement process for a project titled "Bespoke 5G Enabled Immersive Classroom" within the services industry category. This innovative project, which aims to create an immersive learning environment connected via a 5G network, is located in Ebbw Vale, Wales. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, following a limited contract award procedure without prior publication, thus streamlining the process. Key dates include the contract signing on 16 September 2021, with a total value of £190,000, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology in education. This procurement presents significant opportunities for technology firms, particularly those specialising in telecommunications, networking software, and immersive technology solutions. Companies that have expertise in integrating complex networks and delivering interactive educational tools would be well-suited to compete. Partners in the 5G Wales Unlocked consortium, including BT PLC and Cisco, are already involved, indicating that businesses can collaborate within this innovative environment to deliver tailored solutions that enhance learning experiences through advanced technology. ## Notice It is the intention of Welsh Government to procure a novel and innovative '5G enabled classroom' through a contract award without prior notification under Regulation 32 2 (b)ii. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Welsh Government are lead delivery partners for a Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) grant-funded 5G Testbed and Trials programme, called 5G Wales Unlocked. The 5G Wales Unlocked consortium includes BT, Cisco, Cardiff University, Monmouthshire CC, Blaenau Gwent CBC, UtterBerry, AppyWay and Jam Creative who are working together through a partnership agreement to deliver user demonstrations and solutions utilising 5G mobile technology. 5G Wales Unlocked is a research and innovation programme looking to create new services, combine products, develop novel solutions to demonstrate the capabilities and potential offered by 5G technology. The objective of the programme is to test and trial new 5G mobile technology 'use cases' across Education, Tourism, the Rural Economy and Transport - aiming to demonstrate the business case for accelerating the deployment of mobile technology in valley and rural locations. This is the award notice following the Welsh Government procuring a novel and innovative '5G enabled classroom' through one of the consortium partners (BT). The classroom will be a stand-alone, semi-permanent physical structure with a range of interactive technology and IT equipment connected over a 5G network allowing real time interaction with other connected sites and equipment which are also a part of the project. Requirement: The bespoke Classroom requires a number of partners collaborating in a unique way as part of the research and innovation. In developing solutions, BT will provide some of the key components of the Classroom. The requirement is for: - a 360 degree 'content capable' Immersive Classroom - the Classroom to connect to a 5G network - access to a live, commercial 5G network in Ebbw Vale - access to and analysis of data from the Classroom across the 5G network, at both the content and network layers - integration of additional, specific Cisco technology (supplied as a project partner) into the Classroom to extend its capability and reach to selected schools, requiring a Cisco channel partner - a rapid deployment, seeking live operation in September 2021 Whilst Welsh Government is interested in innovating on new services which have potential beyond this project, this procurement is restricted to this project only with no planned subsequent objectives or expenditure. ### Procurement Information The project is solely for research, innovation and development where both the technology and commercial models will be explored and reported upon. The project and this procurement will create a unique asset; It cannot be procured through existing mechanisms due to the specific and complex integration of elements required. This solution's components are provided by consortium partners as part of the partnership agreement and their contribution to the grant-funded project and so dictate the requirements and supplied components. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024019-2021 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 28 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Aug 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 | £190,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLL17 Bridgend and Neath Port Talbot, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30236000 - Miscellaneous computer equipment - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services - 72590000 - Computer-related professional services - 72700000 - Computer network services ## Release History - 28 Sep 2021 at 08:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024019-2021 - 17 Aug 2021 at 16:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020132-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0007 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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