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Test Tool Renewal

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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11 Oct 2024 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has recently concluded a procurement process for the renewal of the support contract for 19 hardware and software elements of a specialist ORAN and RAN test tool. The procurement falls under the software package and information systems industry category, located in Solihull, UK. The procurement method used was limited and involved a negotiated procedure without the publication of a contract notice, justified by the need for vendor-specific support with no competition for technical reasons. The contract was awarded on 11th October 2024 to Keysight Technologies UK Limited.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in providing bespoke hardware and software support, particularly in the telecommunications testing industry. Businesses that have expertise in managing and supporting vendor-specific test tools and possess the capability to offer comprehensive support services for complex, mixed hardware and software solutions will find this procurement highly beneficial. By securing such contracts, companies can ensure a steady revenue stream and enhance their profile in providing niche, highly specialised technical support. The primary beneficiary of this contract will be a business that can demonstrate technical superiority and an exclusive capability to maintain and develop the existing test infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Test Tool Renewal

Notice Description

Renewal of support contract for 19 hardware and software elements which constitute a specialist ORAN and RAN test tool.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal of support contract for 19 hardware and software elements which constitute a specialist ORAN and RAN test tool. To realise a cost reduction by going for 2 years, NPL wish to renew the support contract for an existing specialist RAN/ORAN test tool. The support contract addresses bespoke hardware and bespoke specialist software.

Procurement Information

The test tool in question is vendor specific software running on vendor specific hardware. Only the vendor of the hardware and software can offer the required support of the deployed solution in NPL. The support covers 19 unique elements, being a mix of hardware break/fix support and RAN/ORAN software module support. A single source supplier for all elements is required for ongoing support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a82f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032833-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£498,695 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES

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