--- title: "ITT - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2023-08-09" --- # ITT - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-86ec3ef4-0c07-44b9-97cb-6cd94a6a6413.json) ## Summary The Digital Catapult, a UK authority on advanced digital technology, is seeking vendors to supply RIC testing capability for the SONIC Labs programme. This procurement requires vendors to design complex scenarios, supply and integrate RIC components, and provide training, support, and maintenance services. The tender is for a Test & Measurement tool requirement in London within the Networks category, with a contract period starting from November 2023 and a contract value of £200,000. The deadline for tender submissions is 8th September 2023. This tender opportunity within the SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre Laboratories programme presents a chance for technology vendors specialising in digital networking solutions to showcase their capabilities and engage with the development of Open RAN systems. Businesses involved in network technologies, IT services, and system integration would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method offers a transparent and competitive process for interested suppliers to participate in this innovative project with long-term growth potential. ## Notice Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, we accelerate industryadoption 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) andOfcom. The programme creates a range of platforms for existing and emerging vendors to test the interoperability and integration of openand software-centric networking solutions, starting with 5G Open RAN technology. Launched in February 2022, the DCMS-fundedSONIC Labs will be deployed across indoor and outdoor locations, providing a unique opportunity for UK-based operators and Open RANvendors to get involved and showcase their capabilities. Additionally, SONIC Labs provides a testing ground for longer-term advancedtechnologies, 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 helpproducts mature through earlier end-to-end integration and interoperability testing of fully formed Open RAN systems. To achieve thisobjective, we are continually developing our technical capabilities in the Oran Test and Measurement domain to conduct extensive testingand 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/ccbe56b0-6d12-4d63-a032-5aba33250f18 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks ## Release History - 9 Aug 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccbe56b0-6d12-4d63-a032-5aba33250f18 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccbe56b0-6d12-4d63-a032-5aba33250f18 9th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG166894 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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