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title: "DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040be5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL"
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# DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040be5

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## Summary

The South Tyneside Council, a regional authority, recently completed the procurement process for the development of a 5G-enabled port in North East England. This service procurement falls under the industry category of shipping operations and was funded by the Department for Science Innovation and Technology. The tender, titled 'DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND,' aimed to enhance port operations using 5G technology to boost competitiveness and reduce environmental impact. The procurement stage was cancelled, and the total contract value amounted to £1,129,260 GBP, signed on 8th April 2024.

This tender provides an opportunity for companies specializing in services related to 5G technology, port operations, and sustainability to engage in innovative projects driving economic growth. The award criteria focused on various quality aspects such as 5G network capabilities, sustainability strategies, and social value. Businesses with expertise in 5G infrastructure, AI solutions, emissions monitoring, and satellite technology are well-suited for this opportunity. Considering the active status of the tender and the planned Smart Port innovations, interested firms should align their capabilities with the project deliverables and technical requirements to maximise their chances of successful participation.

## Notice

Funds made available to the Authority from the 5G Innovation Regions Funding by DSIT (Department for Science Innovation and Technology) in respect of the 5GIR Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South Tyneside Council is part of a regional bid - with the local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland - to secure funding through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT's) PS40m fund for 5G Innovation Regions (5GIRs). The focus of the competition is to "drive innovation and unlock opportunities for economic growth through making use of world-class digital infrastructure." DSIT encouraged applicants to focus on two or three key sectors that play to local strengths and demonstrate how better digital connectivity could help to drive growth.South Tyneside Council are leading on the procurement for a 5G Smart Port Partner which will conduct trials to 5G enabled port operations to improve port competitiveness and reduce environmental impact.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012949-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,129,260 |
| Lots value | £1,129,260 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,129,260 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PORT OF TYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60640000 - Shipping operations

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012949-2024
- 13 Oct 2023 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030290-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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