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Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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05 Jul 2022 at 12:31

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol as the buying organisation, seeking to establish a Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity. This project, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has a total contract value of £213,058.99 and was awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with the awarded contract period starting on 10th June 2022 and concluding on 31st October 2022. The procurement process was completed, with key dates including the tender period ending on 23rd May 2022 and the award notice published on 5th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative technologies that enhance wireless connectivity solutions. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in future tenders of this nature, as the buyer has shown a commitment to inclusivity in their procurement processes. Companies that focus on advanced telecommunications equipment or those that can develop testing facilities may find themselves well-suited to engage in similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity

Notice Description

Awarded Contract for Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity. Equipment to establish and maintain a 4G LTE or 5G NR connection with either a smart phone or data modem independent of the UK cellular network is sought. A cabled or galvanic RF connection from such equipment is required to establish and maintain connection with a user device, or via an over the air connection within a fully screened enclosure. Although not the intended use here, this equipment is often referred as a handset tester or basestation and network emulator.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2963408e-d9d0-427e-9403-6e400c6bb5ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61babf98-e8f3-4f0c-96c0-d44e354ad3f4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£213,058 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
9 Jun 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

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