--- title: "Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02caac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02caac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02caac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02caac.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2021-10-29" --- # Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed) Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02caac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02caac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02caac.json) ## Summary Digital Catapult is seeking to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton through the procurement of essential equipment, software, and related services. This open tender, valued at £350,000, is currently in the active stage and will accept electronic submissions until 19 November 2021 at 14:00 UTC. The procurement encompasses three distinct lots focusing on different aspects of 5G technology, and aims to enhance the existing 5G capabilities across two locations in Brighton. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications and IT sectors, especially those specialising in network infrastructure, 5G technology, and related services. Companies that can provide specialised equipment and software designed to integrate with the existing systems will find this a fitting opportunity. Participation could lead to substantial growth prospects within the rapidly advancing 5G market, fostering innovation and collaboration with industry leaders through the Digital Catapult’s initiatives. ## Notice Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, the Catapult aims to accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy. Bringing together an expert and enterprising community of researchers, startups, scaleups and industry leaders to discover new ways to solve the big challenges limiting the UK's future potential. Through specialist programmes and experimental facilities, the Catapult aims to make sure that innovation thrives and the right solutions make it to the real world. The goal is to accelerate new digital opportunities not only across the Catapult's activities but also for every business we partner with, breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the future Additional information on the Digital Catapult can be found at https://www.digicatapult.org.uk. The aim of this procurement is to upgrade the 5G Brighton Testbed, established by Digital Catapult and distributed across two locations in Brighton. Digital Catapult is looking to procure all the equipment hardware, related software and services to upgrade the existing Testbed, see Section 5 of this ITT, noting that equipment meeting the Catapult requirements will also be required to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. ### Lot Information Generic IT/Networking kit Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult's requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted. The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots. Lot 1 is Generic IT/Networking kit. Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult's requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered. To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk 5G Radio and 5G ORAN Solution system Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult's requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted. The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots. Lot 2 is 5G Radio and 5G ORAN Solution system. Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult's requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered. To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk 5G Core system Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult's requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted. The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots. Lot 3 is 5G Core system. Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult's requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered. To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027230-2021 | | Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | 31 Aug 2021 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £350,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32412000 - Communications network - 32412110 - Internet network - 32418000 - Radio network - 32420000 - Network equipment - 32422000 - Network components - 32424000 - Network infrastructure - 48821000 - Network servers ## Release History - 29 Oct 2021 at 15:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027230-2021 - 21 Jul 2021 at 13:24 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017214-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.digicatapult.org.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=224326 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA37289 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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