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

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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09 Aug 2023 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Digital Catapult, a UK authority on advanced digital technology, is seeking vendors to supply RIC testing capability for the SONIC Labs programme. This procurement requires vendors to design complex scenarios, supply and integrate RIC components, and provide training, support, and maintenance services. The tender is for a Test & Measurement tool requirement in London within the Networks category, with a contract period starting from November 2023 and a contract value of £200,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 8th September 2023.

This tender opportunity within the SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre Laboratories programme presents a chance for technology vendors specialising in digital networking solutions to showcase their capabilities and engage with the development of Open RAN systems. Businesses involved in network technologies, IT services, and system integration would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method offers a transparent and competitive process for interested suppliers to participate in this innovative project with long-term growth potential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT - 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 industryadoption 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) andOfcom. The programme creates a range of platforms for existing and emerging vendors to test the interoperability and integration of openand software-centric networking solutions, starting with 5G Open RAN technology. Launched in February 2022, the DCMS-fundedSONIC Labs will be deployed across indoor and outdoor locations, providing a unique opportunity for UK-based operators and Open RANvendors to get involved and showcase their capabilities. Additionally, SONIC Labs provides a testing ground for longer-term advancedtechnologies, 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 helpproducts mature through earlier end-to-end integration and interoperability testing of fully formed Open RAN systems. To achieve thisobjective, we are continually developing our technical capabilities in the Oran Test and Measurement domain to conduct extensive testingand 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-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccbe56b0-6d12-4d63-a032-5aba33250f18
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 2-3 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
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

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Notice Documents

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