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title: "Spectrum Sandbox"
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# Spectrum Sandbox

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-080f12aa-8f90-4f81-a01e-91e9c0850e4c

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## Summary

The buying organisation DSIT has awarded the contract for 'Spectrum Sandbox', a research services contract split into 3 work packages, to suppliers Durham University, Queen Mary University of London, and Real Wireless. The contract value is £3,963,611.83 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period starts on 25th March 2024 and ends on 24th March 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those adept in practical testbed field measurements and testing, simulation and modelling, and economic assessment and regulatory consideration. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for participation in this contract. The award was finalised on 9th May 2024, with the contract now active for successful suppliers.

## Notice

This contract is for services split into 3 work packages for Spectrum Sandbox Work package 1: Practical testbed field measurements and testing Work package 2: Simulation and modelling Work package 3: Economic assessment and regulatory consideration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd799e46-cdff-4bdf-b8de-867a0d68e460 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2024 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,963,611 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,963,611 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DURHAM UNIVERSITY; QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON; REAL WIRELESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2024 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd799e46-cdff-4bdf-b8de-867a0d68e460

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd799e46-cdff-4bdf-b8de-867a0d68e460
  7th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa4a5574-d9d1-4150-8955-285d23fb88d1
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/19f07036-e363-44d3-861a-11a240598fe4
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/eff44bc3-0ea4-4a3b-a352-a6d0c358e7e0
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