Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme: (closed to applications)
Competition for local authority-led pilots to help better understand the benefits of utilising street furniture and other assets for network deployment.
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Update: 20 September 2023
Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme competition successful projects published.
The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is offering a total of £1.5 million for 6 local authority-led pilots, to be matched by smart service providers working with the participating local authorities.
Through this funding, we will enable successful pilots to procure and test smart multi-purpose columns, based on PAS 191 specifications, for mobile and wireless connectivity services, and other relevant uses, which will help them make efficiency savings and increase connectivity for their local communities.
Background and objectives of the programme
The programme supports the implementation of our UK Wireless Infrastructure Strategy, which sets out a clear vision for how advanced wireless infrastructure can become an integral part of the fabric of the UK’s economy and society by 2030, and how we want people, business and public services across the UK to realise the full benefits of 5G and other advanced wireless connectivity.
Eligibility
This competition was open to applications from UK-based local authorities. Applicants had to also meet the other eligibility criteria set out in the competition application guidance.
Contact us
If you have any questions or would like more clarification, please contact us via 5gadoption-enquiries@dcms.gov.uk. Your question(s) and respective answer(s) will be aggregated, anonymised and added to a public clarification questions and answers log.
Last updated 20 September 2023 + show all updates
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Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme competition successful projects published.
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Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme competition clarification questions added.
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