---
title: "5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0444dd"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-26"
---

# 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support new mobile network within Bath City Centre

Buyer: BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0444dd

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## Summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council completed a procurement process for 20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new mobile network within Bath City Centre. The procurement falls under the network infrastructure industry category and was carried out through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Benetel Limited, with a total contract value of £172,000. The award date was on 30th May 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in data-communications equipment and network infrastructure to compete and potentially secure contracts for supplying technology solutions to support the city's mobile network upgrade. Bath and North East Somerset Council's procurement stage involved open procedures, creating a transparent process for businesses to engage and offer their services. The key deadline for submission was on 2nd April 2024, providing interested companies with a clear timeframe to participate in the tender process.

## Notice

20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new 7.2x split fronthaul network implementation, and 24 months of software maintenance and technical and integration support.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

20 high-specification 5G O-RAN Radio Units to support a new 7.2x split fronthaul network implementation, and 24 months of software maintenance and technical and integration support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019574-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,000 |
| Lots value | £172,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £172,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | KEYNSHAM |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS31 1FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Keynsham North |
| Westminster constituency | North East Somerset and Hanham |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BENETEL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2024 at 15:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019574-2024
- 1 Mar 2024 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006739-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bathnes.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=5f5774ef-c4d7-ee11-8127-005056b64545

## Provenance

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