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Test & Measurement Solutions

Digital Catapult

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jul 2025 at 11:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

27 Jun 2025 at 10:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 May 2025 at 17:16

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Digital Catapult for "Test & Measurement Solutions" was awarded on 28th July 2025. This project, located in London, United Kingdom, falls under the industry category of goods, specifically wireless telecommunications systems. The procurement method followed was open, with the process being completed, and the contract subsequently awarded to Keysight UK Limited. The requirement was aimed at providing test equipment necessary for the development and certification of Open RAN network components, with the contract set to begin on 1st August 2025 and concluding by 31st July 2027. The project's total contract value stood at £632,652 gross.

This opportunity under the "open" procurement method can significantly contribute to business growth, particularly for large-scale technology firms involved in telecommunications solutions. Suppliers with capabilities in designing, implementing, and supporting complex test and measurement solutions for O-RAN technology would find this project suitable, as it involves the certification of network components. The contract promises the selected supplier not only financial growth through direct involvement but also unparalleled exposure to cutting-edge telecommunications innovation, making it an attractive proposition for companies in the wireless communications and technology domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Test & Measurement Solutions

Notice Description

This requirement is for test equipment used in the development, certification, and testing of Open RAN (O-RAN) network components, specifically O-RAN Radio Units (O-RUs), Central Units (O-CUs) and Distribution Units (O-DUs) using Multiple-input/multiple-out (MIMO) technology.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: As stated in the procurement documentation and terms & conditions of contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050e3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043394-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£527,210 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£527,210 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Keysight UK Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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