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RFP-FY-22-17 Provision of an OpenRAN platform

SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT

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28 Mar 2022 at 12:31

Tender

04 Nov 2021 at 16:55

TenderUpdate

04 Nov 2021 at 16:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Satellite Applications Catapult, involves the tender for the "RFP-FY-22-17 Provision of an OpenRAN platform". This falls under the telecommunications equipment category, specifically focusing on goods relating to OpenRAN and Neutral Host Solutions. Located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, the procurement is currently in the award stage, having recently been completed. Key dates include the contract signed on 25th March 2022, with a total value of £173,501.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and related services, particularly those specialising in OpenRAN technology, network integration, and support services. Suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in radio equipment, software development, and core network solutions, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for a wide variety of bids, facilitating competitiveness and innovation in the telecommunications sector.

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Notice Title

RFP-FY-22-17 Provision of an OpenRAN platform

Notice Description

Requirements For OpenRAN & Neutral Host Solution 1. Radio (RRUs) 2. Software (DU, CU) 3. Core Network and Integration 4. Services: Support the following use cases 5. Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirements For OpenRAN & Neutral Host Solution 1. Radio (RRUs) 2x 5G RRU -ideally outdoor bands n77/n78 eCPRI 7.2 interface or O-RAN split 7.2 1x 4G RRU -ideally outdoor Any band eCPRI 7.2 interface or O-RAN split 7.2 If not available, please state 4G units and when 5G RRUs will be compatible with your platform (same for 5G CU/DU) 2. Software (DU, CU) DU: Associated DUs based on RRU provided: 5G vDU compatible with commercial --x86 servers (i.e. DellR440, Cisco UCS-B200M4/M5) These servers have the following specs: - OS: Linux - memory: 256 GB - vCPU:48 - Storage: 1T - If not compatible, suggest x86 servers that can host DU/CU solution together with OS, memory, CPU, storage requirements CU: Server requirements as above - DU-CU split 2 (Optional) or DU-CU in the same hardware Configuration - GUI for configuring PLMN ids, as per core network PLMN for the case of Neutral host, radio Tx power, RIC parameters, DU,CU parameters e.t.c - Installation guidelines for containerized DUs/CUs - Access to the Kubernetes cluster where DU/CUs are running - Possibility to scale up scale down applications/ delete deployments/install new deployments and services Intelligence - Please describe the solution you provide: - Real time RIC module (E2 interface O-RAN) - Please describe and also specify protocols used for E2 interface - Non-RT RIC module (A1 interface O-RAN) - Please describe and also specify protocol used for A1 interface - Exemplary applications that can be handled by RIC modules : hand-over/Radio resource management (RRM) - RIC API for third party applications development - Please specify API (e.g. RESTful, netconf etc) and protocols used. KPI monitoring, alarms monitoring, troubleshooting - Track KPIs (access, attach, CPU, memory etc) / alarms per MNO 3. Core Network and Integration - Compatible with at least one of the following cores: - Fraunhofer Focus Open 5g Core, - open5Gs (4G/5G core) - Amarisoft 5G/4GCore 4. Services: Support the following use cases - 5G Neutral hosting MORAN -RRC configuration based on PLMN - 5G and 4G Neutral hosting -MORAN -RRC configuration based on PLMN - 5G Neutral Hosting MOCN -RRC configuration based on PLMN - Hand over handled by RIC module. - Radio Resource management through RIC module based on application (stage one O-RAN requirements) - Third party apps deployed in RIC (xApps/rApps) - Ability to integrate 4G and 5G networks under the platform (e.g neutral hosting of 4G and 5G bearers under the same platform) 5. Support Knowledge transfer in terms of installation and configuration (No black boxes please) Information on the IaaS platform used, (i.e. Kubernetes, Starlinx, e.t.c) Instruction to configure the DU, CUs through GUI as well as trough low level config files(i.e yaml files e.t.c) On-site support for 6 months Training and demos on the following: - Platform RIC deployment and API - Deployment of the 5G/5G or 4G/5G Neutral Host - handling RIC modules for the RRM and handover use cases - OSS solution available

Renewal: Warranty extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec06
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£173,501 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT
Contact Name
James Morrison
Contact Email
james.morrison@sa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1235567977

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Electoral Ward
Hendreds
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACCELLERAN

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