--- title: "PIN - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2023-06-21" --- # PIN - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5b3694be-cf96-4ec2-8cbe-304060774061.json) ## Summary Digital Catapult, a UK authority on advanced digital technology, is planning a procurement process for a PIN titled "Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester" in the Networks industry category. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, with a future notice date set for July 28, 2023. The contract period is scheduled to start on September 26, 2023, and end on September 25, 2025. The procurement aims to engage vendors supplying RIC testing capability for complex scenarios, system design, installation, configuration, integration, training, support, and maintenance. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the technology sector, especially those involved in network solutions and digital testing services, to compete for a contract with Digital Catapult. Vendors with expertise in RIC testing capability and experience in designing and integrating complex technical solutions will be well-suited for this opportunity. The procurement process seeks to support the development of end-to-end Open RAN systems through extensive testing and performance evaluation, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their capabilities in the emerging field of 5G Open RAN technology. ## Notice Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, we accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.Our goal is to accelerate new possibilities in everything we do and for every business we partner with the journey - breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the future.The SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre Laboratories (SONIC Labs) - https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/expertise/programmes/programme/sonic/ - is a joint programme between Digital Catapult (DC) and Ofcom. The programme creates a range of platforms for existing and emerging vendors to test the interoperability and integration of open and software-centric networking solutions, starting with 5G Open RAN technology. Launched in February 2022, the DCMS-funded SONIC Labs will be deployed across indoor and outdoor locations, providing a unique opportunity for UK-based operators and Open RAN vendors to get involved and showcase their capabilities. Additionally, SONIC Labs provides a testing ground for longer-term advanced technologies, expanding to other use cases and open networking technologies.Within the SONIC Labs programme, our objective is to support the development of working end to end Open RAN systems and help products mature through earlier end-to-end integration and interoperability testing of fully formed Open RAN systems. To achieve this objective, we are continually developing our technical capabilities in the Oran Test and Measurement domain to conduct extensive testing and performance evaluation and validation for the future Open RAN.Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with vendors supplying RIC testing capability who have the capability to design complex scenarios, supply, Install, configure and integrate different RIC components.The vendor(s) shall provide services to build, implement and integrate the entire system. In addition, we require services for training, ongoing support and maintenance (two-year period following go-live). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd8930-ca1b-444f-b200-e9e6a5e45eb9 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Sep 2023 - 25 Sep 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 | Planned | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 21 Jun 2023 at 16:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd8930-ca1b-444f-b200-e9e6a5e45eb9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0bd8930-ca1b-444f-b200-e9e6a5e45eb9 21st June 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN166638 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/expertise/programmes/programme/sonic/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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