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title: "Systems Integrator to design, supply, implement and support one indoor Open RAN mobile network distributed across three sites"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03429c"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT"
published: "2023-02-01"
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# Systems Integrator to design, supply, implement and support one indoor Open RAN mobile network distributed across three sites

Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03429c

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## Summary

Digital Catapult is seeking a Systems Integrator to design, supply, implement, and support an indoor Open RAN mobile network across three sites in London. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a submission deadline of January 10, 2023. The System Integrator will be required to provide ongoing support and maintenance for a 24-month period following project completion.

This tender by Digital Catapult presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in Open RAN hardware, software, and professional services to compete. Companies capable of delivering Radio Units, Distributed Units, Central Units, and RAN Intelligent Controller solutions are well-suited for this opportunity. The project location is in London, and the industry category is "Networks". The procurement method is an open procedure, providing a fair chance for qualified businesses to participate.

## Notice

Digital Catapult is looking for an Open RAN System Integrator who shall design, supply, install, configure and integrate within the SONIC common compute and networking infrastructure an Open RAN-based network covering three sites in London. The System Integrator shall supply all the Open RAN hardware, including radio units and cables, both fibre and ethernet, to connect radio units, as well as software-based components and related services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Digital Catapult is looking for an Open RAN System Integrator who shall design, supply, install, configure and integrate within the SONIC common compute and networking infrastructure an Open RAN-based network covering three sites in London. The System Integrator shall supply all the Open RAN hardware, including radio units and cables, both fibre and ethernet, to connect radio units, as well as software-based components and related services. The System Integrator shall have capabilities to deliver Radio Units (RUs), Distributed Unit (DUs) and Central Unit (CUs) and RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) solutions. The System Integrator shall also provide professional engineering services to install, configure and integrate a 5G Open RAN system distributed across the three indoor sites with the existing 5G SA Core network in SONIC Labs. As part of the "Open Access" requirement, Digital Catapult shall work with equipment, services and solutions from several vendors/manufacturers and does not want a position of exclusivity of supply from any one particular vendor/manufacturer. Ongoing support and maintenance of the equipment shall be provided for a period of 24 months. In addition to the provision of the equipment, software and professional services required under this tender, Digital Catapult also require unpack and dispose of packaging, and install/mount where applicable of the kit. Full requirements details are described on the ITT.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2023 |
| 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Jan 2023 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 1 Feb 2023 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003173-2023
- 19 Dec 2022 at 10:22 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035793-2022
- 28 Nov 2022 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033696-2022
- 1 Jun 2022 at 12:58 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015350-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.digicatapult.org.uk
- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA37289

## Provenance

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