Colchester Borough Council: Colchester 5G enabled connected tourism

UK-Colchester: Telecommunications services.


Preliminary Questions
   This notice is for prior information only: Yes
   This notice aims at reducing time-limits for receipt of tenders: No
   This notice is a call for competition: No
         
Section I: Contracting Authority

I.1) Name and addresses:
       Colchester City Council
       Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester, CO3 3WG, United Kingdom
       Tel. +44 7976794358, Email: matthew.howe@colchester.gov.uk
       Contact: Matt Howe
       Main Address: www.colchester.gov.uk, Address of the buyer profile: www.colchester.gov.uk
       NUTS Code: UKH3
      Specifications and additional documents: As Above
I.2) Joint procurement:
   The contract involves joint procurement: No.
   The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No .

I.3) Communication          
   Further information can be obtained from: the above mentioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority    
   Regional or local authority
I.5) Main activity:    
   General public services

Section II: Object
      
II.1) Scope of the procurement - 1
   II.1.1) Title: Colchester 5G enabled connected tourism    
          Reference number: 0356
   II.1.2) Common Procurement Vocabulary:       
      64200000 - Telecommunications services.
   II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
   II.1.4) Short description:    
      Colchester, recognized as Britain's oldest recorded city and one of the fastest-growing UK boroughs, is located in North Essex and aims to position itself as a pioneering, digitally connected hub in the Eastern region of the UK. This vision involves harnessing advanced technologies such as full-fibre connectivity, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The scope of work centres on sourcing a wireless technology partner to design, build, and operate a 5G-enabled AR/VR connected tourism experience. This experience will span both within the Colchester Castle building and outdoors along the Roman Walls. The solution should be scalable to accommodate future growth and seamlessly integrate evolving wireless technologies. The contractor is expected to commit to enhancing public cellular 5G coverage across Colchester, addressing existing connectivity gaps.          
   II.1.5) Estimated total value:       
      Value excluding VAT (give figures only) : 500,000 - GBP
   II.1.6) Information about lots:
      This contract is divided into lots: No          
      Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: Not Provided       
      The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not Provided

II.2) Lot Description          
   II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s):       
      32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies.          
      32400000 - Networks.          
      45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment.          
      32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment.       
   II.2.3) Place of performance:       
      Region Codes:               
         UKH3 - Essex    
   II.2.4) Description of the procurement:       
      Colchester, recognized as Britain's oldest recorded city and one of the fastest-growing UK boroughs, is located in North Essex and aims to position itself as a pioneering, digitally connected hub in the Eastern region of the UK. This vision involves harnessing advanced technologies such as full-fibre connectivity, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The scope of work centres on sourcing a wireless technology partner to design, build, and operate a 5G-enabled AR/VR connected tourism experience. This experience will span both within the Colchester Castle building and outdoors along the Roman Walls. The solution should be scalable to accommodate future growth and seamlessly integrate evolving wireless technologies. The contractor is expected to commit to enhancing public cellular 5G coverage across Colchester, addressing existing connectivity gaps.    
   II.2.14) Additional information          
      The contract is initially for 7 years with option of a further 5 year extension When the formal contract notice is issued, the Council will be issuing the tender using the Competitive Procedure with Negotiation process    


II.3) Estimated Date of publication
         20/10/2023
      
      
Section IV: Procedure   

IV.1) Description       
   IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA )
         The contract is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) - YES

Section VI: Complementary Information    
VI.3) Additional Information:       
   To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=815846113
GO-20231012-PRO-24178602 TKR-20231012-PRO-24178601        

VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 12/10/2023