Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cec-cc58-721b-9376-05eed513f831/contract-for-a-5g-smart-port-partner awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Contract for a 5G Smart Port Partner [South Tyneside Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/south-tyneside-council) Estimated value £1,129,260 Published 13 Oct 2023 Deadline Closed 15 Nov 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - 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 NE7 represent the Northeast local authorities that are coming together to form a new Mayoral Combined Authority. The strengths/growth areas of this Authority are Agriculture, Manufacturing (with associated Transport and Logistics) and Creative Arts. Together we have bid to the '5G Innovation Regions' competition being run by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology to deliver a number of projects that will contribute to establishing Northeast England as a national centre of excellence for terrestrial and non-terrestrial 5G use-case development and adoption, accelerating the economic, social and wellbeing impact of advanced digital connectivity through rapid adoption and scale-up across key sectors - whilst boosting economic performance of the region. South Tyneside Council, a NE7 member, are leading one of these projects which is to innovate in Smart Ports. This procurement is for a Smart Port partner, subject to approval of the bid. This procurement is for a Smart Port Partner who will be required to explore 5G-enabled port operations to improve port competitiveness and safety and reduce environmental impact. UK ports are actively investing in 5G networks to help to drive sustainable economic growth in the region and support the transition to Net Zero. This project, which will allow for 5G cameras and IoT sensors to inspect the Port estate, boosting efficiency and reducing fuel usage, will enable ports to drive forward plans to become all-electric. Once established, 5G infrastructure at ports will be used a testbed for innovation companies to pilot their technology within a port environment to accelerate products for the betterment of the UK maritime sector. We will also disseminate the learnings in real time to our Northeast Ports of Tyne, Blyth, and Sunderland - as well as to wider UK Ports and 5G Ecosystem. ### Key deliverables will be • Mobile AI port safety solution • Emissions and Asset Monitoring solution • AI Analytics solution • Feasibility study for satellite-enabled 5G extensions for port use cases • Dissemination and learning by all Northeast Ports and UK, through white papers and event attendance To bid for this procurement, you must register via the North East Procurement Portal - [nepo.org](https://www.nepo.org). Read full description ## CPV classification Shipping operations Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/a378a97a-698c-4e11-a927-fe4bfdffe1fd) 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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