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title: "University of York RIC procurement of YO-RAN project"
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# University of York RIC procurement of YO-RAN project

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-326b2df1-17b4-410f-90ec-db1ce9ef05be

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## Summary

The University of York has initiated a tender for the RIC procurement of the YO-RAN project. The procurement involves acquiring RIC software and services for the open-RAN project. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold level. The tender period ends on December 21, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on January 15, 2024, and end on March 31, 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the location is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender by the University of York presents an opportunity for businesses to provide RIC software and services for the YO-RAN project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should take note of the tender deadline on December 21, 2023, and the contract period starting from January 15, 2024. The procurement seeks suppliers who can deliver the required software package and information systems within the specified timeframe to support the University’s open-RAN project.

## Notice

RIC software and its relevant service for the open-RAN project (YO-RAN) The system offered by the Potential Provider must; o Be able to host custom developed x-Apps o Have E2 interfaces o Able to collect data from E2 node(s). o Include installation, configuration guide, and FAQ; including the x-App programming language o Have an x-App development SDK o include initial training o compatible with at least one DU/CU o Have compatible RUs University of York ITT - RIC procurement for Yo-Ran Project UY PROC 1030 Page 2 o Free software updates for extending functionality and fixing the potential bugs. o Ability to be installed on compatible servers of our choice. o Support E2SM-KPM Additional information: Please register with our e-tendering portal In-tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home All documents are freely available Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6758f76-5f73-4674-a489-6274e1123153 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5GE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2023 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6758f76-5f73-4674-a489-6274e1123153

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6758f76-5f73-4674-a489-6274e1123153
  9th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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