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title: "SONIC Lab Products for Open RAN Outdoor Network (Site 4)"
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# SONIC Lab Products for Open RAN Outdoor Network (Site 4)

Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-530b0d83-e498-40d3-b0e4-89ed314be59b

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## Summary

The Digital Catapult organisation has released a tender titled "SONIC Lab Products for Open RAN Outdoor Network (Site 4)" in the Networks industry category. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender deadline is set for 8th August 2023. The contract period is from 11th September 2023 to 28th February 2025. This open procedure tender is seeking companies with expertise in designing, supplying, installing, configuring, and integrating Open RAN components in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Digital Catapult presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in network infrastructure to engage in the design, installation, and maintenance of an Outdoor 5G Open RAN system. Businesses with capabilities in Radio Units, Centralised Units, Distributed Units, and RAN Intelligent Controllers are well-suited to bid for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement process, which aims to source components for an advanced mobile network in the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This ITT specifically relates to the design, supply, integration and support of an Open RAN outdoor mobile network. Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with companies who have the capability to design, supply, install, configure and integrate different Outdoor Open RAN components - Radio Units (RU) ,software Centralised Unit (CU), Distributed Units (DU) and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC).Installation in this ITT refers to software only installation of the Open RAN components.All hardware installation is the responsibility of Digital Catapult.The Successful Bidder shall build, implement and integrate an Outdoor 5G Open RAN system, as well as provide ongoing support and maintenance for a one (1) year period following go-live.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e9c60-297a-4eec-bf3f-1d36e75a89ea |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Sep 2023 - 28 Feb 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 | 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

- 6 Jul 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e9c60-297a-4eec-bf3f-1d36e75a89ea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee8e9c60-297a-4eec-bf3f-1d36e75a89ea
  6th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL166720
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.digicatapult.org.uk

## Provenance

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