Tender

University of York RIC procurement of YO-RAN project

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

09 Dec 2023 at 08:32

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of York has initiated a tender for the RIC procurement of the YO-RAN project. The procurement involves acquiring RIC software and services for the open-RAN project. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold level. The tender period ends on December 21, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 15, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of York presents an opportunity for businesses to provide RIC software and services for the YO-RAN project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should take note of the tender deadline on December 21, 2023, and the contract period starting from January 15, 2024. The procurement seeks suppliers who can deliver the required software package and information systems within the specified timeframe to support the University’s open-RAN project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of York RIC procurement of YO-RAN project

Notice Description

RIC software and its relevant service for the open-RAN project (YO-RAN) The system offered by the Potential Provider must; o Be able to host custom developed x-Apps o Have E2 interfaces o Able to collect data from E2 node(s). o Include installation, configuration guide, and FAQ; including the x-App programming language o Have an x-App development SDK o include initial training o compatible with at least one DU/CU o Have compatible RUs University of York ITT - RIC procurement for Yo-Ran Project UY PROC 1030 Page 2 o Free software updates for extending functionality and fixing the potential bugs. o Ability to be installed on compatible servers of our choice. o Support E2SM-KPM Additional information: Please register with our e-tendering portal In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home All documents are freely available Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-326b2df1-17b4-410f-90ec-db1ce9ef05be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6758f76-5f73-4674-a489-6274e1123153
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20231 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Rachel Devaney
Contact Email
rachel.devaney@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904 328207

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5GE
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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