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Test and Measurement Tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester

DIGITAL CATAPULT

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02 Feb 2024 at 09:48

Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Digital Catapult organisation based in London has completed the procurement process for a Test and Measurement Tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester under the Networks industry category. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with a contract value of GBP 139,980 signed on 1st February 2024. This opportunity involved the design, supply, implementation, and support of a tool for Interoperability Testing of the RIC. The buying organisation was Digital Catapult, and the successful supplier was VIAVI Solutions.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the technology sector specialised in network solutions and testing tools to compete. Suitable businesses for this tender would be those offering technical quality in tool design and implementation, as well as pricing competitiveness. With the procurement method being open to international suppliers under the GPA, companies with expertise in innovative use cases and network testing solutions are well-suited to participate. The dates for the tender process are crucial, with the award period starting on 23rd November 2023, presenting a timeline for interested businesses to engage effectively.

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Notice Title

Test and Measurement Tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester

Notice Description

3.5 This opportunity specifically relates to the design, supply, implementation and support of a tool which can be used for Interoperability Testing of the RIC across various INterfaces (E2, A1,O1) and also can be used for Testing and validating the various xAPPS and rAPPS deployed on the RIC for various innovative use cases

Lot Information

Lot 1

This opportunity specifically relates to the design, supply, implementation and support of a tool which can be used for Interoperability Testing of the RIC across various INterfaces (E2, A1,O1) and also can be used for Testing and validating the various xAPPS and rAPPS deployed on the RIC for various innovative use cases

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040ea1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003462-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,980 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20242 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
DIGITAL CATAPULT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIAVI SOLUTIONS

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