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title: "5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Kit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a65363a3-04c0-48e1-b16b-92ff5bd067a8"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
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# 5G Open Radio Access Network (ORAN) Kit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a65363a3-04c0-48e1-b16b-92ff5bd067a8

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for the procurement of specialist telecommunication and network equipment and services for a 5G ORAN project. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure under the CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework agreement. The contract, valued at £499,758 GBP, has a contract period from 6th March 2024 to 28th February 2026. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th March 2024, and the project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender from the University of Sheffield for the 5G ORAN project presents growth opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete due to the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses interested in supplying specialist telecommunication and network equipment and services for 5G projects should consider engaging with the University of Sheffield as they continue to expand their telecommunications infrastructure.

## Notice

The University is procuring specialist telecommunication and network equipment and services for a 5G ORAN project. The contract was awarded through a Direct Award procedure under the CCS RM6116 Network Services 3 Framework agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1db72cd-6f2a-49ee-b1fd-ff3efcd9c172 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £499,758 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £499,758 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELENT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1db72cd-6f2a-49ee-b1fd-ff3efcd9c172

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1db72cd-6f2a-49ee-b1fd-ff3efcd9c172
  8th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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