Tender

Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Tender

29 Oct 2021 at 16:45

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Digital Catapult, located in London, to acquire equipment, software, and related services for upgrading the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton. This tender, titled "Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)", falls under the networking category and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period is set to close on 19 November 2021, while the contract is anticipated to begin on 14 December 2021 and last until 13 December 2022, with an open procurement method in place.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advanced digital technologies and 5G equipment solutions. Companies engaged in networking equipment, software development, or related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as Digital Catapult aims to foster innovation and expand capabilities within the UK's digital economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, the Catapult aims to accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.Bringing together an expert and enterprising community of researchers, startups, scaleups and industry leaders to discover new ways to solve the big challenges limiting the UK's future potential. Through specialist programmes and experimental facilities, the Catapult aims to make sure that innovation thrives and the right solutions make it to the real world.The goal is to accelerate new digital opportunities not only across the Catapult's activities but also for every business we partner with, breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the futureAdditional information on the Digital Catapult can be found at https://www.digicatapult.org.uk.The aim of this procurement is to upgrade the 5G Brighton Testbed, established by Digital Catapult and distributed across two locations in Brighton.Digital Catapult is looking to procure all the equipment hardware, related software and services to upgrade the existing Testbed, see Section 5 of this ITT, noting that equipment meeting the Catapult requirements will also be required to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500fec41-86f8-4b8e-92b1-2d7ebd5c8327
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

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 2RA
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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