Notice Information
Notice Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks & Spectrum Monitoring & Testing
Notice Description
The University of Bristol JOINER project has a requirement for Network Monitoring and Testing platforms for use by researchers using the JOINER testbed. Contract's have been awarded via the CCS Spark DPS, as the highest ranked supplier after conducting a mini-competition. Lot 1 Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing Lot 2 - Spectrum Monitoring & Testing Systems
Lot Information
Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
The key project objective for Lot 1 is the creation of a sophisticated emulation platform for facilitating the experiment of NTN systems and their integration with their terrestrial counterparts in future network systems like 6G. Representative examples of testing scopes may include, but are not limited to the following: Mobility management both within NTN and between NTN and terrestrial network (TN) components Spectrum management between NTN and TN networks Traffic steering and routing optimisation techniques Network function disaggregation options and service function chaining solutions Capabilities of hosting network and application functions by NTN components Energy efficiency in NTN systems AI-empowered end-to-end management and orchestration solutions has context menu
Options: Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.
Spectrum Monitoring SystemsThe overall objective of Lots 2 is to create a national research infrastructure to allow researchers to analyse, emulate and enhance the compatibility of large-scale wireless systems which share spectrum in order to inform policymakers, regulators and users of the radio spectrum.
Options: Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.
Spectrum Emulation SystemsThe overall objective of Lots 2 is to create a national research infrastructure to allow researchers to analyse, emulate and enhance the compatibility of large-scale wireless systems which share spectrum in order to inform policymakers, regulators and users of the radio spectrum.
Options: Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.
Procurement Information
Calling Off RM6094 Spark The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS Framework - Lot 1 Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing - Lot 2a - Spectrum Monitoring Systems - Lot 2d - Spectrum Emulation Systems
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-04de72
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004857-2025
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Award Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Limited
- Procurement Method Details
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Large, SME
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
-
- CPV Codes
32412000 - Communications network
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 13 Feb 20251 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 19 Dec 20241 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- helen.warren@bristol.ac.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 01179289000
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BRISTOL
- Postcode
- BS1 5DS
- Post Town
- Bristol
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLK South West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLK5 West of England
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLK51 Bristol, City of
- Delivery Location
- TLK11 Bristol, City of
-
- Local Authority
- Bristol, City of
- Electoral Ward
- Central
- Westminster Constituency
- Bristol Central
Further Information
Notice URLs
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