--- title: "Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042124" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042124" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042124.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042124.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-01" --- # Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region Buyer: WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042124 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042124) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042124.json) ## Summary The West Sussex County Council is planning a procurement process for the project titled "Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region" in the telecommunications industry. The council aims to find a suitable partner to design, implement, and operate a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network across three locations. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a value of £3,000,000 GBP. The expected contract award date is March/April 2024, aiming for project delivery by September 2024. This tender opportunity from the West Sussex County Council offers a chance for businesses capable of delivering advanced wireless network solutions to expand their operations. Companies specialized in telecommunications, network design, and wireless technologies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method includes the use of electronic submission, with the council seeking long-term partners who can fulfil the project requirements within the set timeframe and budget. ## Notice West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: * design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network * solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings * systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together * capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time * support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases * hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases * ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation * an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network ### Lot Information Lot 1 West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: * design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network * solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings * systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together * capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time * support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases * hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases * ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation * an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network. The opportunity will be open to all suitably qualified suppliers able to deliver the requirements over the long term, either as single suppliers or as a prime contractor utilizing third parties/ partners to deliver some of the elements. In terms of timescales, the council intends to start a procurement in Jan 2024 with a view to awarding a contract by March / April 2024. The awarded supplier would then be expected to deliver the advanced wireless infrastructure and use case implementation at all the sites, in time for the start of the academic year in Sept 2024. It is anticipated that the term of the contract will be for 3 years, with a requirement to spend the DSIT funding in the first 18 months. There may be opportunities during the contract period to add additional site locations if further funding is acquired. Additional information: Please also see Request for Information on Contracts Finder linked below which contains further details about this project: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035546-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 1 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | 22 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | Lots value | £3,000,000 | | 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 | WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHICHESTER | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO19 1RQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Chichester | | Electoral ward | Chichester Central | | Westminster constituency | Chichester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network - 32520000 - Telecommunications cable and equipment ## Release History - 1 Dec 2023 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035546-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.westsussex.gov.uk - https://westsussex-esourcingportal.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc83efed-0a94-44a6-9df9-13db0ccbb903 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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