---
title: "Thames Freeport 5G Connectivity Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e73f"
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buyer: "THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED"
published: "2025-02-21"
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# Thames Freeport 5G Connectivity Partner

Buyer: THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e73f

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## Summary

Thames Freeport Limited is initiating a public procurement process to select a 5G infrastructure partner for their network projects in the Greater London area, specifically Barking & Dagenham and Havering. The contract, valued at £5,000,000, focuses on the design and execution of research and development and falls under the services category. This competitive dialogue tender process is currently active, with the submission deadline set for 24 March 2025. The initial contract period is for 12 months, with a potential extension up to three years, pending approval from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for SMEs in the technology, research, and telecommunications sectors. Businesses specialising in 5G infrastructure, academic collaboration, healthcare technology, and community network development would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can enhance market visibility and provide a platform for long-term partnerships and innovation in the expanding 5G landscape. Interested businesses should prepare to submit their proposals in English and follow the competitive dialogue procurement method outlined by the contracting authority.

## Notice

Thames Freeport is exploring 5G expansion into academia, healthcare, and community spaces. This EOI begins the process of selecting a 5G infrastructure partner for network projects, starting with a 12-month contract, extendable to three years pending approvals from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Thames Freeport is exploring 5G expansion into academia, healthcare, and community spaces. This EOI begins the process of selecting a 5G infrastructure partner for network projects, starting with a 12-month contract, extendable to three years pending approvals from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

Renewal: Ends March 2026 with the option to extend the contract to additional years extended dependent on the necessary approvals and agreements from the Freeport Board and Accountable Body.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006964-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THAMES FREEPORT LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | EC3 7NQ |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLI52 Barking & Dagenham and Havering |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006964-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://thamesfreeport.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FKJR63Y5G8
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Design-and-execution-of-research-and-development./FKJR63Y5G8

## Provenance

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