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title: "Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework"
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# Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework

Buyer: DIGITAL MOBILE SPECTRUM LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0447ea

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework" was managed by Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited (DMSL) on behalf of mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three, and Vodafone). This tender, classified under Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services (CPV code: 50332000), aimed to appoint suppliers capable of providing various maintenance services for mobile telecom base station sites across the UK. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was voluntarily conducted under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). Key dates include the tender period ending on 17 May 2024 and the contract expected to be signed by 1 November 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000,000 GBP, involves suppliers WHP Telecoms Ltd and MLL Telecom Ltd., and is part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme funded by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT).

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specializing in telecommunications infrastructure maintenance and support services. The scope of work includes passive and active maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, supporting services, and site support. Businesses that can deliver comprehensive field operations and maintenance services are well-suited to compete. The framework agreement offers a significant market opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality and cost-effective solutions to support the expansion and upkeep of mobile telecom infrastructures in rural areas.

## Notice

DMSL managed a tender on behalf of the mobile network operators (EE, Telefonica, Three and Vodafone, collectively the "Contracting Organisations") to appoint a supplier who is able to provide field operations and maintenance services for Mobile Telecoms Base Station Sites. Each of the Contracting Organisations is a signatory to the Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework Agreement. Neither DMSL nor the Contracting Organisations are contracting authorities. This tender was conducted voluntarily under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("PCR") as call offs awarded under the framework will be contracts subsidised by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) within the meaning of Regulation 13 of the PCR. The aim of the procurement was to appoint suppliers who are able to provide field operations and maintenance services to support mobile telecom base station sites that are funded under the Shared Rural Network ("SRN") programme. Call offs may be awarded by the MNOs or their build organisations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DMSL managed a tender, on behalf of the Contracting Organisations, to appoint suppliers to a Field Operations and Maintenance Services Framework, to provide field operations and maintenance services to support mobile telecom base station sites that are funded under the SRN programme. Services could include: * Passive and active maintenance, * Planned preventative maintenance, * Reactive maintenance, * Supporting services, and * Site support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037807-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MLL TELECOM; WHP TELECOMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 50710000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2024 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037807-2024
- 12 Mar 2024 at 18:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007931-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://award.commercedecisions.com/srn/web/project/189fc7bf-2a56-4df8-9640-56bd425fb825/register
- https://srn.org.uk
- https://srn.org.uk/procurement-portal-guidance

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