Communications network

Tender description

To procure a 5G communications Mobile Private Network (MPN) and 5G enabled routers which provides a best in class combination of services and features, using a mix of new and existing technologies, which has the capability to meet the future and emerging communications needs for the development and demonstration of smart manufacturing use cases; thereby allowing IMR to meet diverse connectivity requirements for specific or multiple industrial digital technology (IDT) use cases. The tender is for the supply, configuration and installation of a Private Core Network with access to all data on the premises in a managed environment, shared with the staff/researchers based on the site. To procure a 5G communications Mobile Private Network (MPN) and 5G enabled routers which provides a best in class combination of services and features, using a mix of new and existing technologies, which has the capability to meet the future and emerging communications needs for the development and demonstration of smart manufacturing use cases; thereby allowing IMR to meet diverse connectivity requirements for specific or multiple industrial digital technology (IDT) use cases. The tender is for the supply, configuration and installation of a Private Core Network with access to all data on the premises in a managed environment, shared with the staff/researchers based on the site. • A deployed 5G MPN turnkey solution. System includes design, supply, delivery, implementation, training and maintenance for the duration of the contract. • Provision/Identification and utilisation of existing allocated 5G spectrum as allocated by Comreg. • 5G signal coverage across the ground floor. • COTS routers for connecting machines or isolated Ethernet networks. • Management of connectivity (SIM management). • Very high emphasis on the maintenance of data privacy and integrity within the network solution, while also allowing for unencumbered IMR access to data within the network i.e. ‘end to end’ data availability. • A high level of quality support and maintenance services from the successful tenderer for the lifetime of the contract. • All associated equipment and systems must maximise energy efficiency.