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Spectrum Sandbox

DSIT

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07 Jun 2024 at 13:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation DSIT has awarded the contract for 'Spectrum Sandbox', a research services contract split into 3 work packages, to suppliers Durham University, Queen Mary University of London, and Real Wireless. The contract value is £3,963,611.83 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on 25th March 2024 and ends on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept in practical testbed field measurements and testing, simulation and modelling, and economic assessment and regulatory consideration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participation in this contract. The award was finalised on 9th May 2024, with the contract now active for successful suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Spectrum Sandbox

Notice Description

This contract is for services split into 3 work packages for Spectrum Sandbox Work package 1: Practical testbed field measurements and testing Work package 2: Simulation and modelling Work package 3: Economic assessment and regulatory consideration

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-080f12aa-8f90-4f81-a01e-91e9c0850e4c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd799e46-cdff-4bdf-b8de-867a0d68e460
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,963,611 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,963,611 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 6-12 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
DSIT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fnpcommercial@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON

REAL WIRELESS

Further Information

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