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title: "PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049616"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT"
published: "2024-08-29"
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# PIN - Thames Freeport provision of 5G network

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049616

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## Summary

The Thames Freeport is soliciting proposals for the provision of a 5G network, with the key aim of demonstrating the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. This procurement, classified under the "Networks" industry category, falls within the procurement stage of "tender" and will be executed as part of a competitive Works Open Procedure. It is led by Thames Freeport, a private company located at 70 Mark Lane, London, UK. The initiative involves deployment at four key sites: the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust’s Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford’s Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. Key dates include a remote pre-market industry day on 6th or 9th September 2024, with a formal tender expected to follow soon after. The tender also aims to resonate with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 due to the use of government funds.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in sectors such as manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. By enabling robust 5G infrastructure, participating firms can drive innovations, enhance service delivery, and increase operational efficiencies. Companies specialising in digital connectivity, network infrastructure, and innovative technological solutions will find this opportunity particularly appealing. The project aims to create an ecosystem enhancing market competitiveness and improving quality services for both business and residential communities, making it a lucrative venture for firms seeking growth and international investment attraction. Prospective companies should prepare to showcase their capabilities to harness and implement 5G technology effectively.

## Notice

The Thames Freeport 5G Programme, a partnership with DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford's Dagenham site, aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance public services, economic growth, and innovation across various sectors including manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Freeport Overview The Thames Freeport, designated as a Freeport tax site by the UK government on 15 December 2021, is a strategic location near Europe's largest consumer market, home to 18 million people. Committed to decarbonisation and the circular economy, it offers intermodal logistics across river, rail, and road, making it an eco-friendly choice for logistics, manufacturing, and innovation. Located on the River Thames, it includes Tilbury and DP World London Gateway ports, and Ford's Dagenham plant. The Freeport aims to attract PS4.5 billion in investment and create 21,000 skilled jobs, acting as a hub for clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and logistics with connections to over 130 ports in 65+ countries. It is part of the UK Government's initiative to create digital innovation and trade hubs, fostering international investment and job creation. Thames Freeport 5G Programme The Thames Freeport 5G Programme, a partnership with DP World London Gateway, Forth Ports Port of Tilbury, and Ford's Dagenham site, aims to demonstrate the transformative potential of cutting-edge wireless connectivity. The programme seeks to bridge the digital divide and enhance public services, economic growth, and innovation across various sectors including manufacturing, health, transport, and logistics. Adoption of 5G is crucial for the programme's success, enhancing efficiency, productivity, and service delivery across key sectors. The deployment of private 5G technology at the Freeport sites aims to attract international investment, fostering new business models, services, and applications. This initiative involves creating an ecosystem for innovation, market competitiveness, and improved quality of life for business and residential communities. Due to this programme being funded using a Government funds, the competitive process will observe the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This PIN is to notify the market of the programme plans to run a Works Open Procedure for the deployment of 5G infrastructure at four key sites: the Port of Tilbury Estate, Tilbury Trust's Riverside Station Innovation Hub, Dubai Ports London Gateway Logistics Park, and Ford's Dagenham Estate and Innovation Hub. For avoidance of doubt, Thames Freeport is a private company and no public bodies will be involved in the evaluation / contracting process. Thames Freeport plans to run a pre-market industry day prior to the release of a formal tender process to establish market interest and gain any industry insights, which may help shape the programme and competitive process. We plan to hold the remote session on 06/09/2024 or 09/09/2024. Please register your interest providing the below information to the Buyer. *Company Name *Contact Name *Contract Telephone Number *Contact Email Address. Please also register for a Delta supplier account using the link. Additional information: About the buyer: Thames Freeport are using Frazer-Nash Consultancy as an independent procurement support partner. Buyer Name: Keir Hargreaves, Buyer Email: keir.hargreaves@fnc.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | THAMES FREEPORT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 7NQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2024 at 13:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2024
- 29 Aug 2024 at 11:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027545-2024
- 28 Aug 2024 at 15:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027474-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://thamesfreeport.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/S85KS439KP
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Networks./S85KS439KP

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