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title: "Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL"
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# Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2963408e-d9d0-427e-9403-6e400c6bb5ec

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Bristol as the buying organisation, seeking to establish a Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity. This project, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has a total contract value of £213,058.99 and was awarded to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd. The procurement method applied is an open procedure, with the awarded contract period starting on 10th June 2022 and concluding on 31st October 2022. The procurement process was completed, with key dates including the tender period ending on 23rd May 2022 and the award notice published on 5th July 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing innovative technologies that enhance wireless connectivity solutions. Both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in future tenders of this nature, as the buyer has shown a commitment to inclusivity in their procurement processes. Companies that focus on advanced telecommunications equipment or those that can develop testing facilities may find themselves well-suited to engage in similar contracts.

## Notice

Awarded Contract for Radio Frequency Cyber Penetration Test Facility for Future Wireless Connectivity. Equipment to establish and maintain a 4G LTE or 5G NR connection with either a smart phone or data modem independent of the UK cellular network is sought. A cabled or galvanic RF connection from such equipment is required to establish and maintain connection with a user device, or via an over the air connection within a fully screened enclosure. Although not the intended use here, this equipment is often referred as a handset tester or basestation and network emulator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61babf98-e8f3-4f0c-96c0-d44e354ad3f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2022 - 31 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £213,058 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2022 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61babf98-e8f3-4f0c-96c0-d44e354ad3f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61babf98-e8f3-4f0c-96c0-d44e354ad3f4
  5th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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