Request for Information - Growing Sussex 5G Innovation Region

West Sussex County Council intends to procure a suitable delivery partner for the design, implementation and operation of a hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network and the delivery of agreed "Use Cases" across three site locations (Growers and Colleges). The procurement will cover the following activities: • design, installation and testing of the hybrid 5G and advanced wireless network • solutions to address the identified "growing" use cases, associated benefits & costs savings • systems integration to ensure that the Use Case solutions and the network work together • capacity to deliver further Use Cases to expand the scope of the project over time • support for the colleges and growers to implement the Use Cases • hardware, software and devices to support the network and the Use Cases • ongoing maintenance & support participation in showcasing and network events at the college and grower sites and development of playbooks to encourage further use and innovation • an ecosystem of innovation partners to bring further value and showcase the advanced wireless network