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title: "5G Technical Support & Programme Delivery Services for The Scotland 5G Centre"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728217"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
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# 5G Technical Support & Programme Delivery Services for The Scotland 5G Centre

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728217

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, UK, has recently awarded a contract for 5G Technical Support & Programme Delivery Services for The Scotland 5G Centre. The procurement process took place with an open procedure, and the contract has a value of £990,000. The tender aimed to secure 2 service providers to provide technical support and program delivery expertise to ensure effective testing solutions through the development of 5G use cases. The award was made to Day 1 People Ltd on 5th July 2023.

This procurement process by the University of Strathclyde presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in providing 5G technical support and program delivery services to expand their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with 5G connectivity technology and platforms such as ERICSSON EP5G and NOKIA NDAC would be well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in assisting the adoption of 5G networks across different sectors and supporting clients in testing 5G-enabled business solutions are encouraged to consider participating in similar upcoming tenders in this sector.

## Notice

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) is seeking to secure 2 Service providers that will provide technical support and programme delivery expertise in areas pertaining to ensuring organization's have access to effective testing solutions through development of 5G use cases, and in supporting the capture of the potential impact from each intervention. As such, the Centre is seeking third-party technical and delivery support to maintain and continue our current activities in supporting Scotland's organizations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) requires services to provide support in adopting 5G connectivity across Scotland. The Centre requires 2 Service providers with a specific knowledge and expertise of working within the emerging 5G market. It is critical that service providers deployed as part of this contract have a working knowledge of aiding the adoption of 5G networks across different sectors. In addition to the above, the service providers must have a working knowledge of the following platforms; (ERICSSON EP5G, NOKIA NDAC, ATHONET SMALL CELL, CELONA SMALL CELL, ATTOCORE SMALL CELL) All service providers deployed on this contract must be able to travel when required to any of the S5GC Hubs (Dumfries, Aberdeen, Dundee, Alloa, Inverness and Kilmarnock at the moment) when required and without delay. The supplier will be required as a minimum to be involved in the following areas ; - Engaging with the Centre's Network suppliers to ensure our 5G networks remain operational through effective maintenance and upgrading. - Ensuring all Spectrum Licenses required to allow the Centre to operate and support its clients are applied for in advance, in place, and/or maintained. - Monitoring and reporting on each Hub's network performance and usage on a weekly basis. - Supporting the Centre in establishing the future levels of support required from third parties to allow the Centre to continue to operate and maintain each network. -Providing technical advice and support to the Centre's projects, clients, stakeholders and partners as deemed necessary by the Centre. -Engaging (via the Centre's Business Engagement Managers) with the Centre's clients to advise on and support the development of 5G based business solutions. -Supporting our clients to successfully test 5G enabled business solutions. -Designing, developing, and implementing high and low use cases that support the testing of 5G enabled business solutions, suitable for use in the Centre's 5G test beds. -Supporting the Centre's Business Development Team in assessing the economic impact from each of the Centre's client interactions. -Supporting the Centre's Business Development Team in developing a strong pipeline of business-based use cases for our clients. -provide advice and support to the Centre in acquiring new equipment and Spectrum licences necessary for both business continuity and improvement. -Must have the ability, capacity and expertise to support the Centre's business operation and network strategy of the centre in the following areas: remote network testing, specific knowledge to support decisions around how to use the hubs and be a trusted technology expert for the Centre. Economic operators may be excluded from the competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to the procurement and the other Tender documents for further information.

Renewal: The duration is inclusive of the contract extension period. The contracting authority exercises the right to extend this contract by 3 x up to 12-month periods. The extension will be utilised at the sole discretion of the contracting authority.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484510 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £930,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £990,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DAY 1 PEOPLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484510
- 6 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475700

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475700
  5G Technical Support & Programme Delivery Services for The Scotland 5G Centre - The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) is seeking to secure 2 Service providers that will provide technical support and programme delivery expertise in areas pertaining to ensuring organization's have access to effective testing solutions through development of 5G use cases, and in supporting the capture of the potential impact from each intervention. As such, the Centre is seeking third-party technical and delivery support to maintain and continue our current activities in supporting Scotland's organizations.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL484510
  5G Technical Support & Programme Delivery Services for The Scotland 5G Centre - The Scotland 5G Centre (S5GC) is seeking to secure 2 Service providers that will provide technical support and programme delivery expertise in areas pertaining to ensuring organization's have access to effective testing solutions through development of 5G use cases, and in supporting the capture of the potential impact from each intervention. As such, the Centre is seeking third-party technical and delivery support to maintain and continue our current activities in supporting Scotland's organizations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728217
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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