---
title: "RFP-FY-22-17 Provision of an OpenRAN platform"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec06"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
published: "2022-03-28"
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# RFP-FY-22-17 Provision of an OpenRAN platform

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec06

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Satellite Applications Catapult, involves the tender for the "RFP-FY-22-17 Provision of an OpenRAN platform". This falls under the telecommunications equipment category, specifically focusing on goods relating to OpenRAN and Neutral Host Solutions. Located in Didcot, Oxfordshire, the procurement is currently in the award stage, having recently been completed. Key dates include the contract signed on 25th March 2022, with a total value of £173,501.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and related services, particularly those specialising in OpenRAN technology, network integration, and support services. Suppliers, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in radio equipment, software development, and core network solutions, would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for a wide variety of bids, facilitating competitiveness and innovation in the telecommunications sector.

## Notice

Requirements For OpenRAN & Neutral Host Solution 1. Radio (RRUs) 2. Software (DU, CU) 3. Core Network and Integration 4. Services: Support the following use cases 5. Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Requirements For OpenRAN & Neutral Host Solution 1. Radio (RRUs) 2x 5G RRU -ideally outdoor bands n77/n78 eCPRI 7.2 interface or O-RAN split 7.2 1x 4G RRU -ideally outdoor Any band eCPRI 7.2 interface or O-RAN split 7.2 If not available, please state 4G units and when 5G RRUs will be compatible with your platform (same for 5G CU/DU) 2. Software (DU, CU) DU: Associated DUs based on RRU provided: 5G vDU compatible with commercial --x86 servers (i.e. DellR440, Cisco UCS-B200M4/M5) These servers have the following specs: - OS: Linux - memory: 256 GB - vCPU:48 - Storage: 1T - If not compatible, suggest x86 servers that can host DU/CU solution together with OS, memory, CPU, storage requirements CU: Server requirements as above - DU-CU split 2 (Optional) or DU-CU in the same hardware Configuration - GUI for configuring PLMN ids, as per core network PLMN for the case of Neutral host, radio Tx power, RIC parameters, DU,CU parameters e.t.c - Installation guidelines for containerized DUs/CUs - Access to the Kubernetes cluster where DU/CUs are running - Possibility to scale up scale down applications/ delete deployments/install new deployments and services Intelligence - Please describe the solution you provide: - Real time RIC module (E2 interface O-RAN) - Please describe and also specify protocols used for E2 interface - Non-RT RIC module (A1 interface O-RAN) - Please describe and also specify protocol used for A1 interface - Exemplary applications that can be handled by RIC modules : hand-over/Radio resource management (RRM) - RIC API for third party applications development - Please specify API (e.g. RESTful, netconf etc) and protocols used. KPI monitoring, alarms monitoring, troubleshooting - Track KPIs (access, attach, CPU, memory etc) / alarms per MNO 3. Core Network and Integration - Compatible with at least one of the following cores: - Fraunhofer Focus Open 5g Core, - open5Gs (4G/5G core) - Amarisoft 5G/4GCore 4. Services: Support the following use cases - 5G Neutral hosting MORAN -RRC configuration based on PLMN - 5G and 4G Neutral hosting -MORAN -RRC configuration based on PLMN - 5G Neutral Hosting MOCN -RRC configuration based on PLMN - Hand over handled by RIC module. - Radio Resource management through RIC module based on application (stage one O-RAN requirements) - Third party apps deployed in RIC (xApps/rApps) - Ability to integrate 4G and 5G networks under the platform (e.g neutral hosting of 4G and 5G bearers under the same platform) 5. Support Knowledge transfer in terms of installation and configuration (No black boxes please) Information on the IaaS platform used, (i.e. Kubernetes, Starlinx, e.t.c) Instruction to configure the DU, CUs through GUI as well as trough low level config files(i.e yaml files e.t.c) On-site support for 6 months Training and demos on the following: - Platform RIC deployment and API - Deployment of the 5G/5G or 4G/5G Neutral Host - handling RIC modules for the RRM and handover use cases - OSS solution available

Renewal: Warranty extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £173,501 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACCELLERAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2022 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008283-2022
- 4 Nov 2021 at 16:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025753-2021
- 4 Nov 2021 at 16:55 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027741-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://sa.catapult.org.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845

## Provenance

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