5G-Enabled AR/VR Connected Tourism Experience for Colchester City Council
Colchester City Council · Awarded contract
Awarded5G-Enabled AR/VR Connected Tourism Experience for Colchester City Council
Awarded 01 Nov 2024
Awarded01 Nov 2024
Value£500,000.00
SupplierFreshwave Services Ltd
AgencyColchester City Council
RegionEast of England
CategoryTelecommunications
Expires in 4y 12mo7y term, 29% elapsed
Awarded 1 Nov 2024Expires 31 Oct 2031
About
Colchester City Council awarded a contract to Freshwave Services Ltd for the design, build, and operation of a 5G-enabled AR/VR connected tourism experience.
The solution spans Colchester Castle and the Roman Walls, with scalability for future growth and integration of evolving wireless technologies.
The contractor is also committed to enhancing public cellular 5G coverage across Colchester, addressing existing connectivity gaps.
The contract value is AUD 500,000.
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5G-Enabled AR/VR Connected Tourism Experience for Colchester City Council
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