Provision of LoRaWAN IOT Network across South Essex via CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 3a IoT and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces)

Southend-on-Sea City Council is undertaking a procurement for a LoRaWAN IOT Network across South Essex via CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Lot 3a IoT and Smart Cities (Smart shared and connected spaces) on behalf of ASELA (Association of South Essex Local Authorities).

ASELA has secured funding from Highways England to design, build and deliver a LoRaWAN IOT Network across South Essex.

The procurement will be to: • Deliver contiguous outdoor coverage across the South Essex. • Design, build and manage a network that will be owned by ASELA'S Local Authority Partners. • Deliver a LoRaWAN IOT network driven by outcomes specified by the ASELA partners. • Create an Open and "Free to use an outdoor " LoRaWAN Network connected into the Things Network which should also incorporate a capability to deliver a future Carrier Class solution.

This Dual network requirement capability must be built within the Gateway hardware deployed to support your bid solution. • Deliver a network that will provide support for multiple sensors (types / manufactures) and solutions, but still be integrated in respect to collecting and sharing data.

There should not be additional costs to add sensors to the "Free to Use" network. • Support through access to open data work with schools and empower local digital skill training. • Provide data to inform public sector policy and strategy • Support the delivery of future public services. • Stimulate innovation and economic growth to enable local businesses to embrace the opportunities offered by IOT and to grow accordingly. • Secure a delivery partner who is willing to partner and develop the opportunities offered by this LoRaWAN network and be innovative around approach to delivery and cost models.