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PIN - SONIC Lab Products for Open RAN Outdoor Network (Site 4)

Notice Description

The SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre Laboratories (SONIC Labs) 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 DSIT-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 will provide a testing ground for longer-term advanced technologies, expanding to other use cases and open networking technologies.This opportunity specifically relates to the low level design, supply, implementation and support of an OpenRAN outdoor mobile network. Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with outdoor OpenRAN vendor(s) who have the capability to design, supply, Install, configure and Integrate different Open RAN components - hardware (Radio Units) and software Centralised Unit (CU), Distributed Units (DU) and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC). The vendor(s) shall provide services to build, implement and integrate an outdoor 5G Open RAN system. In addition, we require services for ongoing support and maintenance for a two year period following go-live.This network will need to be a representative of an outdoor 5G SA deployment in the 'real' live environment, which means a combination of micros at street level and macros on rooftops/towers which would be the optimum requirement to represent the Open RAN solutions in outdoor field trial conditions.Attached to this notice you can find more detailed document containing:Figure 1 (An example of an outdoor private mobile network);Figure 2 (High level architecture for outdoor SONIC Open RAN network);Appendix A (High Level Outdoor Reference Network architecture);

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-5e48604f-424b-492f-b5f8-7f603baa1285
Publication Source: Contracts Finder
Latest Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d296cd72-4933-419e-b74f-7bbf4e061f63
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: 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: 5 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 13 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 24 Jul 2023 - 1 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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT
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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

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Notice Documents

https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d296cd72-4933-419e-b74f-7bbf4e061f63
5th May 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY166424
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

Notice URLs

http://www.digicatapult.org.uk

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