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GB-Swindon: UKRI-4048 Memory Safe O-RAN Feasibility Study

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL

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07 Jun 2024 at 14:15

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council has recently awarded the procurement contract for the "UKRI-4048 Memory Safe O-RAN Feasibility Study" project to Capabilities LTD. The contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category with a value of 67,972 GBP. The procurement process has concluded, with the tender period ending on 31st May 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st June 2024 and ending on 30th September 2024. This contract opportunity was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and involved a single supplier due to technical reasons.

This awarded tender represents an opportunity for businesses operating in the software and information systems sector to engage in projects with UK Research and Innovation. Companies specialising in software development, technology solutions, and open-source systems could find this tender suitable for expanding their business and collaborating with a reputable organisation in the industry. The successful bidder, Capabilities LTD, demonstrates the potential for businesses in this sector to secure contracts with major buyers and contribute to innovative projects within the field of information technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Swindon: UKRI-4048 Memory Safe O-RAN Feasibility Study

Notice Description

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for an open-source, standards-compliant, Open-RAN demonstrator using CheriBSD running on Morello hardware. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07d8a2ec-5593-4b99-8947-936f37603dfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e2c333-b1e9-4a39-8c02-7fff47ae81f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,972 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,972 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+447720143639

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPABILITIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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