Tender

Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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Tender

05 Jan 2024 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Satellite Applications Catapult is conducting a tender for the procurement of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions for the MarK project. This project aims to integrate commercial-off-the-shelf products with wireless systems to enhance 5G capabilities. The procurement is classified under the Telecommunications network industry category and is located in Milton Keynes, South East, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions on February 8, 2024.

Businesses in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specializing in radio networks, have an opportunity to compete for this tender. The O-RAN solution should support multi-vendor deployments and offer a flexible and scalable approach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract period runs from March 18, 2024, to March 17, 2025, providing a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution

Notice Description

This procurement exercise is to procure Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions for the MarK project. Advanced Radio in Milton Keynes (MarK) is a project supported by the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) Competition under the UK government's Open Networks Research and Development (R&D) Fund. The initiative promotes open and interoperable technology development, mainly in telecoms. The project aims to develop a viable network solution by integrating commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products with commercial terrestrial and non-terrestrial wireless systems. This network will use O-RAN design principles for a real-world stadium environment, evolving the current 5G network capabilities. By the end of the project, an expanded 5G testbed will be established, and a blueprint for deploying O-RAN in high-demand environments will be created. There's an intention to start operational validation of the solution, preparing it for commercial launch. The O-RAN solution should support multi-vendor deployments and use a completely disaggregated, flexible and scalable approach.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aea8123e-55ff-48aa-bc14-35e926bcf32d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410566da-75dc-4856-9331-ad0d01cabe7a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32418000 - Radio network

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 2025 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
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DIDCOT
Postcode
OX11 0QR
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Further Information

Notice Documents

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