DEVELOPMENT OF A 5G ENABLED PORT IN NORTH EAST ENGLAND

A Contract Award Notice
by SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
16 month (est.)
Value
£1M
Sector
TRANSPORT
Published
22 Apr 2024
Delivery
04 Dec 2023 to 31 Mar 2025 (est.)
Deadline
n/a

Concepts

Location

SOUTH SHIELDS

Geochart for 2 buyers and 1 suppliers

2 buyers

1 supplier

Description

Funds made available to the Authority from the 5G Innovation Regions Funding by DSIT (Department for Science Innovation and Technology) in respect of the 5GIR Programme.

Total Quantity or Scope

South Tyneside Council is part of a regional bid - with the local authorities of Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle, North Tyneside, Northumberland and Sunderland - to secure funding through the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT's) £40m fund for 5G Innovation Regions (5GIRs). The focus of the competition is to "drive innovation and unlock opportunities for economic growth through making use of world-class digital infrastructure." DSIT encouraged applicants to focus on two or three key sectors that play to local strengths and demonstrate how better digital connectivity could help to drive growth.South Tyneside Council are leading on the procurement for a 5G Smart Port Partner which will conduct trials to 5G enabled port operations to improve port competitiveness and reduce environmental impact.

Award Detail

1 Port of Tyne (South Shields)
  • Reference: f8583
  • Num offers: 1
  • Value: £1,129,260

Award Criteria

5G Network, Key Suppliers and Commercial Status 20.0
Approach and Capabilities 20.0
Sustainability, Evaluation and Dissemination Strategy 10.0
Grant Agreement 5.0
Social Value 15.0
PRICE 30.0

CPV Codes

  • 60640000 - Shipping operations

Indicators

  • Award on basis of price.

Reference

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