5G Solutions Architect & Technology Consultancy

Tender description

The aim of this contract is provide specialist 5G Solutions Architecture and technology consultancy services to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. The key services required are: 1. Solutions Architect expert consultancy 2. Technological consultancy 3. Development and Delivery consultancy support The objectives of this contract are to support the delivery of 5G Wales Unlocked by leading on all aspects of the solution architecture implementation for the project. This will involve working closely with all project partners (large and small private sector technology partners, university researchers, local and national government) ensuring integrated technology solutions are in place to explore novel opportunities presented by harnessing 5G technology in rural use cases. The supplier will be responsible for leading on the successful delivery of the use cases. Lot 1: This project is a pathfinder for a National 5G Programme in Wales, to support the wider 5GUK ecosystem and help position Wales as a global leader in the development, delivery and use of 5G. The project will deliver infrastructure and innovation in Blaenau Gwent and Monmouthshire with projects cutting across Tourism, the Rural Economy and Transport. Work has been ongoing to establish the use cases and the programme is now beginning its delivery phase. The Welsh Government is undertaking a procurement exercise to award a contract to a supplier to provide 5G Solutions Architecture and Technology Consultancy services to drive forward the delivery of the programme from June 2021 through to its completion in March 2022. The aim of this contract is provide specialist 5G Solutions Architecture and technology consultancy services to ensure the successful delivery of the programme. The key services required are: 1. Solutions Architect expert consultancy 2. Technological consultancy 3. Development and Delivery consultancy support The objectives of this contract are to support the delivery of 5G Wales Unlocked by leading on all aspects of the solution architecture implementation for the project. This will involve working closely with all project partners (large and small private sector technology partners, university researchers, local and national government) ensuring integrated technology solutions are in place to explore novel opportunities presented by harnessing 5G technology in rural use cases. The supplier will be responsible for leading on the successful delivery of the use cases. The supplier will therefore be required to translate customer needs and business requirements in to the technology solutions required.