Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bed-d93a-7218-b80b-fb107b5605d2/large-scale-smart-city-and-5g-city-based-demonstrator closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Large Scale Smart City and 5G City Based Demonstrator [Future Cities Catapult](https://tendernation.io/buyers/future-cities-catapult) Estimated value £20,000 to £30,000 Published 18 Aug 2016 Deadline Closed 25 Aug 2016 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Future Cities Catapult is in the process of building a business case for a new national project to build a large scale smart city and 5g demonstrator. By assembling a consortium of government, academia and industry organisations, the project will procure and construct a world leading large scale demonstrator to test and trial smart technologies and 5G products and services, at scale and in combination in a UK city. The project has two aims. Firstly, to prove the commercial benefit of new products and services and mobilise private investment to support market creation. And secondly, to address the challenges growing cities face, such as health, energy, transport and economic development. The successful supplier to conduct approximately 20 interviews with C-level representatives from leading market players across a range of sectors including energy, transport, logistics, water, waste, security, media and entertainment, robotics and security. The following topic areas should be addressed and explored by the market research study: • Current processes • Establishing and quantifying demand • Technical Requirements • Operational Requirements • Governance Requirements • Timing The output will be in the form of a report containing both qualitative and quantitative responses and insights from approximately 20 market interviews, along with an accompanying list of contacts to enable further conversations in the future. Additional information: To express interest in the requirement and download the RFP please visit [fccprocurement.org.uk](https://www.fccprocurement.org.uk). New suppliers will be required to register. The reference for this opportunity is ACVD-BH7OK3. All communication must be routed through this portal. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/0e965858-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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