Provision of 5G Mast’s (Static and Mobile) and Local Private Network for the Riseholme Campus

Descriptions

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.