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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-4048 Memory Safe O-RAN Feasibility Study"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-4048 Memory Safe O-RAN Feasibility Study

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07d8a2ec-5593-4b99-8947-936f37603dfd

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council has recently awarded the procurement contract for the "UKRI-4048 Memory Safe O-RAN Feasibility Study" project to Capabilities LTD. The contract falls under the "Software package and information systems" category with a value of 67,972 GBP. The procurement process has concluded, with the tender period ending on 31st May 2024 and the contract period starting on 1st June 2024 and ending on 30th September 2024. This contract opportunity was located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and involved a single supplier due to technical reasons.

This awarded tender represents an opportunity for businesses operating in the software and information systems sector to engage in projects with UK Research and Innovation. Companies specialising in software development, technology solutions, and open-source systems could find this tender suitable for expanding their business and collaborating with a reputable organisation in the industry. The successful bidder, Capabilities LTD, demonstrates the potential for businesses in this sector to secure contracts with major buyers and contribute to innovative projects within the field of information technology.

## Notice

UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facility Centre had a requirement for an open-source, standards-compliant, Open-RAN demonstrator using CheriBSD running on Morello hardware. Due to technical reasons, there was only 1 suitable supplier. Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e2c333-b1e9-4a39-8c02-7fff47ae81f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,972 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,972 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPABILITIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 14:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e2c333-b1e9-4a39-8c02-7fff47ae81f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04e2c333-b1e9-4a39-8c02-7fff47ae81f4
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=866379531
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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