Tender

5G Terrestrial & Satellite Network infrastructure Test bed

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

12 Apr 2017 at 09:58

Tender

23 Mar 2017 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the establishment of a 5G Terrestrial & Satellite Network Infrastructure Test Bed, initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP). Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at Westcott Venture Park, this project is in the Tender stage. The tender value is set at £173,000, with an end date for submissions on 17 May 2017, and the contract period commencing on 27 June 2017 and running until 31 December 2020. The process follows an open procurement method and is classified under telecommunications network goods.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, hardware, software, and IoT development, offering them a chance to access advanced networking equipment without substantial upfront investment. SMEs are particularly encouraged to bid, as the project aims to foster innovation in developing new services and applications for real-world conditions. Such participation can enhance their market presence and contribute to business growth through collaborative development in a cutting-edge technology environment.

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Notice Title

5G Terrestrial & Satellite Network infrastructure Test bed

Notice Description

As a joint funded venture between the Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP) and the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC), we have agreed to establish a 5G Step out Centre (SoC) focused on resilient communications and ubiquitous Internet of things (IoT). At the heart of Buckinghamshire, the centre will be located at Westcott Venture Park this new facility will give hardware, software, platform and applications developers' access to the latest generation of networking equipment without the need to invest in expensive infrastructure. This will allow them to rapidly prototype and commission new services and applications under representative real-world conditions ahead of market rollout. Westcott will be developed as an inherent part of a 5G testbed ecosystem.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016e97e-4bae-4205-8e09-093fc2aad8d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARWELL
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

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