Planning

PIN - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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Planning

21 Jun 2023 at 16:45

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult, a UK authority on advanced digital technology, is planning a procurement process for a PIN titled "Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester" in the Networks industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for July 28, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on September 26, 2023, and end on September 25, 2025. The procurement aims to engage vendors supplying RIC testing capability for complex scenarios, system design, installation, configuration, integration, training, support, and maintenance.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, especially those involved in network solutions and digital testing services, to compete for a contract with Digital Catapult. Vendors with expertise in RIC testing capability and experience in designing and integrating complex technical solutions will be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process seeks to support the development of end-to-end Open RAN systems through extensive testing and performance evaluation, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in the emerging field of 5G Open RAN technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, we accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.Our goal is to accelerate new possibilities in everything we do and for every business we partner with the journey - breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the future.The SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre Laboratories (SONIC Labs) - https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/expertise/programmes/programme/sonic/ - is a joint programme between Digital Catapult (DC) and Ofcom. The programme creates a range of platforms for existing and emerging vendors to test the interoperability and integration of open and software-centric networking solutions, starting with 5G Open RAN technology. Launched in February 2022, the DCMS-funded SONIC Labs will be deployed across indoor and outdoor locations, providing a unique opportunity for UK-based operators and Open RAN vendors to get involved and showcase their capabilities. Additionally, SONIC Labs provides a testing ground for longer-term advanced technologies, expanding to other use cases and open networking technologies.Within the SONIC Labs programme, our objective is to support the development of working end to end Open RAN systems and help products mature through earlier end-to-end integration and interoperability testing of fully formed Open RAN systems. To achieve this objective, we are continually developing our technical capabilities in the Oran Test and Measurement domain to conduct extensive testing and performance evaluation and validation for the future Open RAN.Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with vendors supplying RIC testing capability who have the capability to design complex scenarios, supply, Install, configure and integrate different RIC components.The vendor(s) shall provide services to build, implement and integrate the entire system. In addition, we require services for training, ongoing support and maintenance (two-year period following go-live).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd8930-ca1b-444f-b200-e9e6a5e45eb9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
21 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

Notice Documents

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