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Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)

Digital Catapult

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Oct 2021 at 16:15

Tender Notice
Planning

21 Jul 2021 at 14:24

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult is seeking to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton through the procurement of essential equipment, software, and related services. This open tender, valued at £350,000, is currently in the active stage and will accept electronic submissions until 19 November 2021 at 14:00 UTC. The procurement encompasses three distinct lots focusing on different aspects of 5G technology, and aims to enhance the existing 5G capabilities across two locations in Brighton.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT sectors, especially those specialising in network infrastructure, 5G technology, and related services. Companies that can provide specialised equipment and software designed to integrate with the existing systems will find this a fitting opportunity. Participation could lead to substantial growth prospects within the rapidly advancing 5G market, fostering innovation and collaboration with industry leaders through the Digital Catapult’s initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, the Catapult aims to accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy. Bringing together an expert and enterprising community of researchers, startups, scaleups and industry leaders to discover new ways to solve the big challenges limiting the UK's future potential. Through specialist programmes and experimental facilities, the Catapult aims to make sure that innovation thrives and the right solutions make it to the real world. The goal is to accelerate new digital opportunities not only across the Catapult's activities but also for every business we partner with, breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the future Additional information on the Digital Catapult can be found at https://www.digicatapult.org.uk. The aim of this procurement is to upgrade the 5G Brighton Testbed, established by Digital Catapult and distributed across two locations in Brighton. Digital Catapult is looking to procure all the equipment hardware, related software and services to upgrade the existing Testbed, see Section 5 of this ITT, noting that equipment meeting the Catapult requirements will also be required to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability.

Lot Information

Generic IT/Networking kit

Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult's requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted. The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots. Lot 1 is Generic IT/Networking kit. Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult's requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered. To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk

5G Radio and 5G ORAN Solution system

Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult's requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted. The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots. Lot 2 is 5G Radio and 5G ORAN Solution system. Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult's requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered. To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk

5G Core system

Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult's requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted. The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots. Lot 3 is 5G Core system. Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult's requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered. To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02caac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027230-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32412000 - Communications network

32412110 - Internet network

32418000 - Radio network

32420000 - Network equipment

32422000 - Network components

32424000 - Network infrastructure

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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