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Test and Measurement Equipment and Services

Digital Catapult

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23 Jun 2022 at 12:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Digital Catapult, aiming to procure "Test and Measurement Equipment and Services" within the telecommunications equipment sector. Located in London, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 25 July 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from GBP 500,000 to GBP 600,000, with a requirement for equipment installation to be completed by 22 October 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a competitive bidding environment.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions that include software, hardware, and installation services. Companies that focus on high-tech equipment such as simulators and network infrastructure components would be especially well-suited to participate. The requirement for ongoing support and maintenance for a period of 24 months further enhances prospects for suppliers willing to engage in long-term partnerships with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test and Measurement Equipment and Services

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is in 2022 and 2023 Building the Test & Measurement Capability and vendor cohort integration and testing. The "Test and measurement" component of this requirement is the subject of this procurement. We recognise that the provision of equipment, software and services to undertake this testing is highly specialised and we are seeking a single supplier that can meet all four of our entire needs as set-out in the technical documentation. Details of the components that will be procured in this tender, and make-up the T&M platform, are as follows: Multi UE Simulator; Real Data Application Simulator; Core Network Simulator; O-RU Tester; Please note that it is a mandatory requirement that all the items listed above must be from a single supplier, and they must be installed or, in relation to portable equipment, made available by 22 October 2022. In addition to the provision of the equipment required under this tender, Digital Catapult require services, i.e. Unpack and dispose of packaging, Install/mount in racks where applicable; Assist with onsite installation, integration and commissioning; Install operating system including hypervisor; Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Contract Term for the equipment covered by this tender for a period of 24 months, etc. The estimated contract value of the Contract to be awarded is between GBP 500 000 and GBP 600 000.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We recognise that the provision of equipment, software and services to undertake this testing is highly specialised and we are seeking a single supplier that can meet all four of our entire needs as set-out in the technical documentation. Details of the components that will be procured in this tender, and make-up the T&M platform, are as follows: Multi UE Simulator; Real Data Application Simulator; Core Network Simulator; O-RU Tester; Please note that it is a mandatory requirement that all the items listed above must be from a single supplier, and they must be installed or, in relation to portable equipment, made available by 22 October 2022. The proposed solution must be capable of the test and measurement of the entire Open RAN infrastructure. In addition to the provision of the equipment required under this tender, Digital Catapult require the following services: * Unpack and dispose of packaging, Install/mount in racks where applicable (e.g. portable equipment will not be installed, but will need to be tested), Power up, Connect to local area network; * Assist with onsite installation, integration and commissioning of the overall T&M system. * Installation and Commissioning should cover RF connectivity and the supplier should capture requirements and provide a bill of materials for RF cables, splitters, SW controlled attenuators etc; * Installation and Commissioning should cover network connectivity and the supplier should capture requirements and provide a bill of materials for switches, routers, ethernet, optical cables etc; * Installation and Commissioning should cover remote power management and the supplier should capture power requirements of its systems and provide a bill of materials for SW controlled power distribution unit etc; * Install operating system including hypervisor; * Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Contract Term for the equipment covered by this tender for a period of 24 months;

Renewal: With the exception of the duration of the warranties that apply to the equipment and services supplied, the Agreement(s) will be for a period of 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017169-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies

30211300 - Computer platforms

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48210000 - Networking software package

72250000 - System and support services

72500000 - Computer-related services

72820000 - Computer testing services

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
23 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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