# Colchester 5G Enabled Connected Tourism

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Colchester City Council](/buyers/colchester-city-council/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Freshwave Services Ltd
- Award value: £500,000
- Tender value: £500,000
- Award date: 3 May 2024
- Published: 19 September 2024
- Contract start: 1 November 2024
- Contract end: 31 October 2031
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 839a6d45-86c5-4641-97b7-4b93ee35cdfe-786834
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea75414c-1588-40fe-93f9-fc6d987dbc28

## Description

Colchester, recognized as Britain's oldest recorded city and one of the fastest-growing UK boroughs, is located in North Essex and aims to position itself as a pioneering, digitally connected hub in the Eastern region of the UK\. This vision involves harnessing advanced technologies such as full-fibre connectivity, 5G networks, and the Internet of Things \(IoT\)\. The scope of work centres on sourcing a wireless technology partner to design, build, and operate a 5G-enabled AR/VR connected tourism experience\. This experience will span both within the Colchester Castle building and outdoors along the Roman Walls\. The solution should be scalable to accommodate future growth and seamlessly integrate evolving wireless technologies\. The contractor is expected to commit to enhancing public cellular 5G coverage across Colchester, addressing existing connectivity gaps\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/839a6d45-86c5-4641-97b7-4b93ee35cdfe-786834)