Award

5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Kit

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

08 Mar 2024 at 14:07

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the procurement of specialist telecommunication and network equipment and services for a 5G ORAN project. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure under the CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework agreement. The contract, valued at £499,758 GBP, has a contract period from 6th March 2024 to 28th February 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th March 2024, and the project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Sheffield for the 5G ORAN project presents growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in supplying specialist telecommunication and network equipment and services for 5G projects should consider engaging with the University of Sheffield as they continue to expand their telecommunications infrastructure.

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Notice Title

5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Kit

Notice Description

The University is procuring specialist telecommunication and network equipment and services for a 5G ORAN project. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure under the CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a65363a3-04c0-48e1-b16b-92ff5bd067a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1db72cd-6f2a-49ee-b1fd-ff3efcd9c172
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£499,758 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£499,758 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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