Wireless telecommunications system

Tender description

This is a request for market engagement and for any interested parties to make contact and engage with the University The University is looking for a supplier who can supply, build and maintain a local (Private) 5G stand-alone wireless network, including the provision of: — the infrastructure (both hardware and software); — static masts to provide coverage of two distinct areas and connectivity via 10 GB link for Cloud computing; — a mobile pop up mast capable of being towed by a normal road vehicle (e.g. maximum weight 3 500 kg) and provide completely stand-alone capability (e.g. power, edge-compute capabilities); and — the licence to OFCOM for the spectrum licence(s) for the Riseholme Campus and other sites, to be advised, as and when the mobile solution needs to be deployed. A key component of this requirement is the provision of a mobile/pop up mast that will use the 5G network in remote areas of the county. This is an important element of the project needed to facilitate the research. The University are looking for a supplier who can supply, build and maintain a local, standalone (Private) 5G wireless network that includes a mobile transportable mast for remote areas. Included is: the infrastructure, the mast and the connection to OFCOM. The purpose is to: — explore the development of agri-robotics in a live setting; — test the limits and capabilities of the 5G technology within three areas; — enhanced mobile broadband, massive M2M/IoT, ultra low-latency IoT critical communications for agri-tech use cases; and — include technical and business case research ambitions. The research is at the forefront of agri-robotic innovations within mass food production. The provision will need to be tailored to the specific requirements as ‘off the shelf’ solutions may not be appropriate. 4G network/pre-existing infrastructure would not meet the needs of this project, as 4G has already identified limitations such as critical/ultra low latency applications — hence 5G is necessity.