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title: "Acquisition, Design and Build framework (ADB framework)"
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# Acquisition, Design and Build framework (ADB framework)

Buyer: DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fad5

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## Summary

The procurement process is managed by DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED, seeking suppliers for the "Acquisition, Design and Build framework (ADB framework)" within the telecommunications industry across the UK. This tender is currently in the active stage and will be conducted as an open procedure. The decision to appoint suppliers will fulfil contract obligations and subsidised services as part of regulations under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Significant dates include the award period beginning on 28 January 2022, and the entire framework is intended to span a duration of over five years with possible extensions.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as large contractors capable of delivering comprehensive telecommunications services. Successful bidders will be responsible for the vital Acquisition, Design, and Build elements required for constructing about 300 new mobile telecom base station sites, contributing to enhanced 4G coverage in rural areas. Companies specialising in telecommunications infrastructure, project management, and construction will find this tender aligns with their service offerings and strategic capabilities.

## Notice

DMSL managed a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "Contracting Organisations") to appoint suppliers who are able to provide all of the ADB services for mobile telecoms base station sites. Each of the Contracting Organisations is a signatory to the ADB framework. Neither DMSL nor the Contracting Organisations are contracting authorities. This tender is being conducted voluntarily under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as call offs awarded under the framework will be contracts subsidised by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The ADB framework may be used by each of the Contracting Organisations and each of their Build companies: Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited (CTIL) and Mobile Broadband Network Limited (MBNL).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL managed this tender, on behalf of the Contracting Organisations, 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 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 Contracting Organisations, as part of the SRN programme, to fulfil their Ofcom Spectrum licence obligations by giving greater 4G mobile network geographic coverage in the UK. Each of the Contracting Organisations is a signatory to the ADB framework. The scope of ADB services includes Acquisition, Design and Build. Radio access equipment is outside the scope of this procurement and will be supplied through the Contracting Organisations. It is expected that the supplier will provide any project management necessary to carry out this role and liaise with other project participants in achieving a successful delivery of a site location.

Options: Option to extend the ADB framework for 1 extra period of 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018357-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | CLARKE TELECOM; KILLARNEY TELECOMMUNICATIONS; MITIE TECHNICAL FACILITIES MANAGEMENT; WHP TELECOMS |

## 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

- 5 Jul 2022 at 14:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018357-2022
- 29 Nov 2021 at 09:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029542-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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