--- title: "Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2021-10-29" --- # Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed) Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4f5a5050-bec8-43a2-b5dd-a07d06340077.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Digital Catapult, located in London, to acquire equipment, software, and related services for upgrading the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton. This tender, titled "Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)", falls under the networking category and is currently in the Tender stage. The tender period is set to close on 19 November 2021, while the contract is anticipated to begin on 14 December 2021 and last until 13 December 2022, with an open procurement method in place. This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in advanced digital technologies and 5G equipment solutions. Companies engaged in networking equipment, software development, or related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as Digital Catapult aims to foster innovation and expand capabilities within the UK's digital economy. ## Notice Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, the Catapult aims to accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.Bringing together an expert and enterprising community of researchers, startups, scaleups and industry leaders to discover new ways to solve the big challenges limiting the UK's future potential. Through specialist programmes and experimental facilities, the Catapult aims to make sure that innovation thrives and the right solutions make it to the real world.The goal is to accelerate new digital opportunities not only across the Catapult's activities but also for every business we partner with, breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the futureAdditional information on the Digital Catapult can be found at https://www.digicatapult.org.uk.The aim of this procurement is to upgrade the 5G Brighton Testbed, established by Digital Catapult and distributed across two locations in Brighton.Digital Catapult is looking to procure all the equipment hardware, related software and services to upgrade the existing Testbed, see Section 5 of this ITT, noting that equipment meeting the Catapult requirements will also be required to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500fec41-86f8-4b8e-92b1-2d7ebd5c8327 | | 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 | 29 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2022 | | 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 | DIGITAL CATAPULT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 2RA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Bloomsbury | | Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 29 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500fec41-86f8-4b8e-92b1-2d7ebd5c8327 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/500fec41-86f8-4b8e-92b1-2d7ebd5c8327 29th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT163022 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk - https://www.digicatapult.org.uk.The ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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