Award

Open RAN Radio Units

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

09 Apr 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Open RAN Radio Units. The title of the tender was "Open RAN Radio Units" for the industry category of goods. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University specifically required Open RAN 5G Radios to enhance 5G coverage in the George Square area. Benetel was awarded the contract as the sole provider meeting the University's technical specifications. The deadline for bids was in March 2024.

This procurement opportunity for Open RAN Radio Units by the University of Edinburgh can benefit businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment and technology. Considering the niche technical requirements outlined by the University, companies with expertise in 5G technologies and radio units could excel in competing for similar tenders. Businesses that offer innovative solutions aligning with the specific needs of the University, like Benetel, stand a chance to secure contracts in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Open RAN Radio Units

Notice Description

Purchase of Open RAN 5G Radios to provide 5G coverage across the George Square area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Open RAN 5G radios required to provide 5G coverage across the George Square area.. As this was an NCA there was no evaluation involved regarding quality however, the system does not allow for no quality % to be inserted.

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh require to purchase Open RAN 5G Radios. After conducting exhaustive evaluation of several O-RAN RU vendors, Benetel uniquely meets our specific technical needs as the only provider of the 5G radio unit with the frequency of n77 and ability to align with existing software support already in place with the University servers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762626
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502704
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£95,395 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sglynn2@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BENETEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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