Colchester Borough Council: Colchester 5G Enabled Connected Tourism

UK-Colchester: Telecommunications services.

Section I: Contracting Authority

   I.1) Name, Addresses and Contact Point(s):
       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

   I.2) Joint procurement:
      The contract involves joint procurement: No          
      In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not Provided
      The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No

   I.4)Type of the contracting authority:
      Regional or local authority

   I.5) Main activity:
      General public services

Section II: Object Of The Contract

   II.1) Scope of the procurement

      II.1.1) Title: Colchester 5G Enabled Connected Tourism            
      Reference number: 0356

      II.1.2) Main CPV code:
         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.1.6) Information about lots
         This contract is divided into lots: No
            
      II.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
          Value: 500,000
                  
         Currency:GBP            

   II.2) 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
      Nuts code:
      UKH3 - Essex
   
      Main site or place of performance:
      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. Further details can be found in tender pack.

      II.2.5) Award criteria:
      Quality criterion - Name: Technical Capability / Weighting: 80
      Quality criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
                  
      Cost criterion - Name: Price / Weighting: 10
            

      II.2.11) Information about options
         Options: No
         

      II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
         The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
         

      II.2.14) Additional information: The contract is initially for 7 years with the option of a further 5 year extension. The contract start date provided is only a guide and the actual contract commencement date will be agreed with the successful contractor.


Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

   IV.1.1)Type of procedure: Competitive procedure with negotiation


   IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
      The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement: No       
      

   IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction
      An electronic auction has been used: No

   IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
      The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

   IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
       Notice number in the OJEU: 2023/S 000-032362
      
   

   IV.2.9) Information about termination of call for competition in the form of a prior information notice
      The contracting authority will not award any further contracts based on the above prior information notice: No

Section V: Award of contract

Award Of Contract (No.1)

   Contract No: Not Provided    
   Lot Number: Not Provided    
   Title: Not Provided

   A contract/lot is awarded: Yes


   V.2) Award of contract

      V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract: 03/05/2024

      V.2.2) Information about tenders
         Number of tenders received: 4
         Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2 (SME - as defined in Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC)          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: Not Provided          
         Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

      V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

      The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
         
         Contractor (No.1)
             Freshwave Services Ltd, 05940742
             50 Cowcross Street, London, EC1M 3AL, United Kingdom
             Tel. +44 3330066100, Email: Jamal.burns@freshwavegroup.com
             NUTS Code: UK
            The contractor is an SME: Yes

      V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
         Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: Not Provided          
         Total value of the contract/lot: 404,250
         Currency: GBP

      V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
         The contract is likely to be subcontracted: No
         
Section VI: Complementary information

   VI.3) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
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   VI.4) Procedures for review

      VI.4.1) Review body
          The Royal Courts of Justice
          London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
          Tel. +44 2079476000

      VI.4.3) Review procedure
         Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures: Not Provided

      VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
         Not Provided

   VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/09/2024