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Systems Integrator to design, supply, implement and support one indoor Open RAN mobile network distributed across three sites

DIGITAL CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Feb 2023 at 16:28

TenderUpdate

19 Dec 2022 at 10:22

Tender

28 Nov 2022 at 16:24

Planning

01 Jun 2022 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult is seeking a Systems Integrator to design, supply, implement, and support an indoor Open RAN mobile network across three sites in London. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of January 10, 2023. The System Integrator will be required to provide ongoing support and maintenance for a 24-month period following project completion.

This tender by Digital Catapult presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Open RAN hardware, software, and professional services to compete. Companies capable of delivering Radio Units, Distributed Units, Central Units, and RAN Intelligent Controller solutions are well-suited for this opportunity. The project location is in London, and the industry category is "Networks". The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to participate.

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Notice Title

Systems Integrator to design, supply, implement and support one indoor Open RAN mobile network distributed across three sites

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is looking for an Open RAN System Integrator who shall design, supply, install, configure and integrate within the SONIC common compute and networking infrastructure an Open RAN-based network covering three sites in London. The System Integrator shall supply all the Open RAN hardware, including radio units and cables, both fibre and ethernet, to connect radio units, as well as software-based components and related services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Catapult is looking for an Open RAN System Integrator who shall design, supply, install, configure and integrate within the SONIC common compute and networking infrastructure an Open RAN-based network covering three sites in London. The System Integrator shall supply all the Open RAN hardware, including radio units and cables, both fibre and ethernet, to connect radio units, as well as software-based components and related services. The System Integrator shall have capabilities to deliver Radio Units (RUs), Distributed Unit (DUs) and Central Unit (CUs) and RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) solutions. The System Integrator shall also provide professional engineering services to install, configure and integrate a 5G Open RAN system distributed across the three indoor sites with the existing 5G SA Core network in SONIC Labs. As part of the "Open Access" requirement, Digital Catapult shall work with equipment, services and solutions from several vendors/manufacturers and does not want a position of exclusivity of supply from any one particular vendor/manufacturer. Ongoing support and maintenance of the equipment shall be provided for a period of 24 months. In addition to the provision of the equipment, software and professional services required under this tender, Digital Catapult also require unpack and dispose of packaging, and install/mount where applicable of the kit. Full requirements details are described on the ITT.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03429c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
1 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2023 - 24 Mar 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
Snezhana Kostadinova
Contact Email
procurement@digicatapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2038823557

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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