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title: "5G Mobile Private Network (MPN)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-142112"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN)

Buyer: PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-142112

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## Summary

The procurement process for the acquisition of a 5G Mobile Private Network (MPN) by Bangor University, a public law body located in Bangor, has reached the award stage as of 28th May 2025. The procurement, with a primary focus on goods such as electrical equipment and communications networks, was conducted through an open procurement method. The contract for this project has been awarded to Vodafone, and the contract was formally signed on 23rd May 2025. The MPN will be used within the university's DSP Centre, funded by the North Wales Growth Deal, to cover two laboratories. While the initial planning began in June 2024, the tender submissions closed at the end of September 2024, and an award decision followed in early October 2024.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced communication technologies, particularly those capable of providing high data rate and low latency solutions. Companies specialising in health, agri-tech, and enviro-tech can benefit, given the interest in these 5G use cases for public demonstrations. The demand for future scalability and the consideration of carbon reduction and biodiversity in tender submissions also open doors for innovative businesses. With a focus on providing community benefits and social value outcomes, companies that can align with Bangor University's economic and social objectives will find this project aligned with their capabilities and growth strategies.

## Notice

The DSP Centre at Bangor University undertakes research in advanced communication technologies in its state-of-the-art research facility which is partly funded by the North Wales Growth Deal (NWGD) through Ambition North Wales. To further expand our research capabilities, we plan to acquire a 5G Mobile Private Network, and will also require installation/set-up support and training.A 5G MPN is required for indoor operation, covering two physically separated laboratories within the same building, (each approx. 12m x 7m). The MPN should be able to support applications requiring high data rates and low latency. The number of supported user terminals does not need to be excessively large. The support for future system scalability, such as increased coverage area, will be a key consideration. We will also be assessing the 5G use cases the supplier can offer for public demonstration purposes. Use cases of interest include health/medical, agri-tech and enviro-tech. The MPN should operate in a spectral band supported by an Ofcom shared access licence.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142112 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2TR |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL32 Gwynedd |
| Local authority | Gwynedd |
| Electoral ward | Glyder |
| Westminster constituency | Bangor Aberconwy |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31600000 - Electrical equipment and apparatus
- 32412000 - Communications network

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 11:39 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142112
- 23 Aug 2024 at 09:54 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142112
- 20 Jun 2024 at 08:47 - Planning - S2W Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=142112

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bangor.ac.uk
- https://ambitionnorth.wales/growth-deal/NOTE
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=141702.(WA

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