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title: "Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution"
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# Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aea8123e-55ff-48aa-bc14-35e926bcf32d

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is conducting a tender for the procurement of Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions for the MarK project. This project aims to integrate commercial-off-the-shelf products with wireless systems to enhance 5G capabilities. The procurement is classified under the Telecommunications network industry category and is located in Milton Keynes, South East, United Kingdom. The tender is currently in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions on February 8, 2024.

Businesses in the telecommunications industry, particularly those specializing in radio networks, have an opportunity to compete for this tender. The O-RAN solution should support multi-vendor deployments and offer a flexible and scalable approach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract period runs from March 18, 2024, to March 17, 2025, providing a significant opportunity for growth and innovation in the industry.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is to procure Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions for the MarK project. Advanced Radio in Milton Keynes (MarK) is a project supported by the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) Competition under the UK government's Open Networks Research and Development (R&D) Fund. The initiative promotes open and interoperable technology development, mainly in telecoms. The project aims to develop a viable network solution by integrating commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) products with commercial terrestrial and non-terrestrial wireless systems. This network will use O-RAN design principles for a real-world stadium environment, evolving the current 5G network capabilities. By the end of the project, an expanded 5G testbed will be established, and a blueprint for deploying O-RAN in high-demand environments will be created. There's an intention to start operational validation of the solution, preparing it for commercial launch. The O-RAN solution should support multi-vendor deployments and use a completely disaggregated, flexible and scalable approach.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410566da-75dc-4856-9331-ad0d01cabe7a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 17 Mar 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 | SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT |
| Locality | DIDCOT |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32418000 - Radio network

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2024 at 10:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410566da-75dc-4856-9331-ad0d01cabe7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410566da-75dc-4856-9331-ad0d01cabe7a
  5th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://app.panacea-software.com/SatelliteApplicationsCatapult/
  Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal)

## Provenance

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