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title: "5G NR Test Environment - Core Network"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5dfebbe1-1f00-47f9-b426-fdbcd18cc05d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY"
published: "2023-09-07"
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# 5G NR Test Environment - Core Network

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5dfebbe1-1f00-47f9-b426-fdbcd18cc05d

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## Summary

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has awarded a contract for the procurement of a 5G NR Test Environment - Core Network. The contract, valued at £39,165.01 GBP, was awarded to DRUID SOFTWARE LIMITED. The procurement method used was a direct procurement through a single tender action. The contract period started on 31st August 2023 and ended on 7th September 2023. The tender was for goods falling under the industry category of Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The deadline for tender submission was 30th August 2023 and the contract award was published on 7th September 2023.

This procurement opportunity offered by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses. Companies providing goods related to Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. The awarding of this contract to DRUID SOFTWARE LIMITED presents a growth opportunity for businesses operating in the communications equipment industry. The organisations aiming to expand their business in the telecommunication sector should consider exploring future tender opportunities published by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.

## Notice

5G NR Test Environment - Core Network - Published for transparency purposes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbbd28f-d6cf-4735-9d2c-be3d3085b228 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2023 - 7 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,165 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,165 |
| 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 | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DRUID SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2023 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbbd28f-d6cf-4735-9d2c-be3d3085b228

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbbd28f-d6cf-4735-9d2c-be3d3085b228
  7th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0272e4d1-c062-4772-ad00-94096b947392

## Provenance

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