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Provision of Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non RT - RIC) base software

DIGITAL CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Oct 2025 at 15:02

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

30 May 2025 at 16:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Digital Catapult, a central government public authority located in London, has conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non RT - RIC) base software." The process was executed through an open competition under the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." This procurement falls within the wireless telecommunications system industry category and primarily revolved around goods. The award phase concluded on 13th October 2025, with CAPGEMINI UK PLC being designated as the supplier for this contract, which commenced on 14th July 2025 and runs until 31st December 2025. The contract carries a total value of £96,000.

This tender represents an intriguing opportunity for businesses capable of providing software enhancements for the base software of the Capgemini Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller. Given the nature of the project, it is especially relevant for tech companies experienced in software design, supply, installation, configuration, and integration within telecommunications systems. The tender provides an avenue for businesses, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their reach in the telecommunication software industry by showcasing expertise in managing and developing advanced telecommunications solutions. Companies with a focus on innovation, especially those that can deliver technical support and training, project management, and adhere to service level agreements, would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non RT - RIC) base software

Notice Description

Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with vendors supplying solution(s) that can provide software extension(s) to the Capgemini Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (NonRT - RIC) base software, with the capability to design, supply, Install, configure and integrate a compliant solution.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended for up to an additional 3 months to ensure contract delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064838-2025
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
Below threshold - open competition
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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
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
Additional Buyers

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

CAPGEMINI UK PLC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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