PS23320 - Evaluation of Shared Rural Network

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This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights DPS.

Brief Description of Requirement This tender outlines details of the desired research and evaluation work to assess the impacts of the Shared Rural Network (SRN). The main objectives of the SRN are: - To deliver 4G mobile coverage to at least 95% of the UK landmass by the end of 2025 - To deliver additional 4G mobile coverage to at least 280,000 premises and 16,000km of roads by the end of programme. The Shared Rural Network will see each of the four mobile network operators share infrastructure in order to achieve 88% geographical coverage by June 2024 and 90% geographical coverage by January 2027.