--- title: "Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2021-02-17" --- # Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde, located in Glasgow, is conducting an open tender for the establishment of three 5G Innovation Hubs under the project titled "Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs." This procurement, classified under the services category, aims to enhance local connectivity and community engagement through 5G technology. The tender period is active, with a submission deadline set for 10th March 2021. The award period will begin the same day, and the estimated value for each hub is £200,000. Interested parties should submit their proposals electronically via the provided tender platform. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in technology, telecommunications, and community development sectors. Firms specialising in 5G services, technical support, or community engagement initiatives will find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The University seeks a strategic partner to promote the hubs, engaging with local SMEs and businesses to maximise the benefits of 5G technology within the community. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this initiative aims to foster a thriving ecosystem around the selected hubs. ## Notice The Scotland 5G Centre hosted by the University of Strathclyde is looking to select a strategic partner(s) for the provision of 3 5G innovation Hubs. Each Hub will be regionally relevant, ensuring the benefits of 5G will help and improve the connectivity for the local communities and businesses. The initial priority of the S5GConnect programme is to have 3 hubs open in May 2021. Interested Parties should note that the estimated value detailed below (in section II.1.5 of this notice) is per Hub. ### Lot Information Lot 1 S5GC is seeking a partner to work alongside us in establishing an innovation Hub. The success of the hubs will be measured on the engagement we get from the SME's and businesses in and around each regional hub and the ability to demonstrate relevant use cases and develop further use cases that demonstrate the benefit of 5G's application to the sector. Each S5GConnect Hub will be managed through The Scotland 5G Centre, co-ordinating the services offered and facilitated. S5GC will seek support to provide the full complement of services for creation of a pipeline for accelerator adoption. The partner will be expected to engage with SME's and Businesses to generate an ecosystem surrounding one Innovation Hub. To facilitate this, the supplier will be expected to be able include additional services 'fit for purpose' which may include the following: - Support S5GC with the marketing, promotion and advertisement the hubs - Support local businesses and wider eco-system to develop their ideas and concepts - Engage with the key business sectors in the region including SMEs - Work with S5GC to prepare a sustainable business model - Provide a minimum of two use cases that will be used to stimulate engagement around the hub location. The use cases will be mutually agreed but relevant to the sector focus of the innovation hub. - Support the development of further use cases, services and applications. - Provide support to events, webinars, breakfast meets etc. - Provide support for production of whitepapers, use cases material, digital content. Etc, - Provide content and support for the delivery of our S5GConnect Programme. (A series of events that will engage and raise awareness of 5G and its application to the sector) - Provide support through Awareness, Evaluate and Enablement phases of the programme. This should include project management, business engagement, technical resources, mentoring etc. - Provide support for competitions, where SME's will be selected to engage with the programme. Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend this contract for additional purchases. Renewal: The contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the contract in line with business need. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407000 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2021 | | Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 31 Oct 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72222300 - Information technology services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407000 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407000 Scotland 5G Innovation Hubs - The Scotland 5G Centre hosted by the University of Strathclyde is looking to select a strategic partner(s) for the provision of 3 5G innovation Hubs. Each Hub will be regionally relevant, ensuring the benefits of 5G will help and improve the connectivity for the local communities and businesses. The initial priority of the S5GConnect programme is to have 3 hubs open in May 2021. Interested Parties should note that the estimated value detailed below (in section II.1.5 of this notice) is per Hub. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000643607. 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