--- title: "5G Terrestrial & Satellite Network infrastructure Test bed" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED" published: "2017-04-12" --- # 5G Terrestrial & Satellite Network infrastructure Test bed Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-23e6f5b5-20ad-4d72-9e3d-91bb2c8f6018.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the establishment of a 5G Terrestrial & Satellite Network Infrastructure Test Bed, initiated by Satellite Applications Catapult Limited, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP). Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, specifically at Westcott Venture Park, this project is in the Tender stage. The tender value is set at £173,000, with an end date for submissions on 17 May 2017, and the contract period commencing on 27 June 2017 and running until 31 December 2020. The process follows an open procurement method and is classified under telecommunications network goods. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, hardware, software, and IoT development, offering them a chance to access advanced networking equipment without substantial upfront investment. SMEs are particularly encouraged to bid, as the project aims to foster innovation in developing new services and applications for real-world conditions. Such participation can enhance their market presence and contribute to business growth through collaborative development in a cutting-edge technology environment. ## Notice As a joint funded venture between the Buckinghamshire Thames Valley Local Enterprise Partnership (BTVLEP) and the Satellite Applications Catapult (SAC), we have agreed to establish a 5G Step out Centre (SoC) focused on resilient communications and ubiquitous Internet of things (IoT). At the heart of Buckinghamshire, the centre will be located at Westcott Venture Park this new facility will give hardware, software, platform and applications developers' access to the latest generation of networking equipment without the need to invest in expensive infrastructure. This will allow them to rapidly prototype and commission new services and applications under representative real-world conditions ahead of market rollout. Westcott will be developed as an inherent part of a 5G testbed ecosystem. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016e97e-4bae-4205-8e09-093fc2aad8d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Apr 2017 | | Submission deadline | 17 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 26 Jun 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £173,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT LIMITED | | Locality | HARWELL | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX11 0QR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Vale of White Horse | | Electoral ward | Hendreds | | Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 12 Apr 2017 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016e97e-4bae-4205-8e09-093fc2aad8d7 - 23 Mar 2017 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016e97e-4bae-4205-8e09-093fc2aad8d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8016e97e-4bae-4205-8e09-093fc2aad8d7 12th April 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c7d64319-f356-4933-8395-76f3d58f7383 Tender Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/60eb738a-69b7-45d1-8c03-8c0c0654825a Terms & Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0f0f7cc-0ff0-424d-adaf-8eecee356f03 Technical Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ea2846cd-83bb-44ae-aa6d-81519b1b610c Supplementary Questions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a78fb2c3-bcc6-4ab8-ab8a-fbb81b51e5a1 Revised Tender document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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