--- title: "Test and Measurement Equipment and Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT" published: "2022-06-23" --- # Test and Measurement Equipment and Services Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0349b6.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Digital Catapult, aiming to procure "Test and Measurement Equipment and Services" within the telecommunications equipment sector. Located in London, the procurement is currently in the tender stage, with submissions open until 25 July 2022. The estimated contract value ranges from GBP 500,000 to GBP 600,000, with a requirement for equipment installation to be completed by 22 October 2022. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a competitive bidding environment. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and IT services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive solutions that include software, hardware, and installation services. Companies that focus on high-tech equipment such as simulators and network infrastructure components would be especially well-suited to participate. The requirement for ongoing support and maintenance for a period of 24 months further enhances prospects for suppliers willing to engage in long-term partnerships with public sector organisations. ## Notice Digital Catapult is in 2022 and 2023 Building the Test & Measurement Capability and vendor cohort integration and testing. The "Test and measurement" component of this requirement is the subject of this procurement. We recognise that the provision of equipment, software and services to undertake this testing is highly specialised and we are seeking a single supplier that can meet all four of our entire needs as set-out in the technical documentation. Details of the components that will be procured in this tender, and make-up the T&M platform, are as follows: Multi UE Simulator; Real Data Application Simulator; Core Network Simulator; O-RU Tester; Please note that it is a mandatory requirement that all the items listed above must be from a single supplier, and they must be installed or, in relation to portable equipment, made available by 22 October 2022. In addition to the provision of the equipment required under this tender, Digital Catapult require services, i.e. Unpack and dispose of packaging, Install/mount in racks where applicable; Assist with onsite installation, integration and commissioning; Install operating system including hypervisor; Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Contract Term for the equipment covered by this tender for a period of 24 months, etc. The estimated contract value of the Contract to be awarded is between GBP 500 000 and GBP 600 000. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We recognise that the provision of equipment, software and services to undertake this testing is highly specialised and we are seeking a single supplier that can meet all four of our entire needs as set-out in the technical documentation. Details of the components that will be procured in this tender, and make-up the T&M platform, are as follows: Multi UE Simulator; Real Data Application Simulator; Core Network Simulator; O-RU Tester; Please note that it is a mandatory requirement that all the items listed above must be from a single supplier, and they must be installed or, in relation to portable equipment, made available by 22 October 2022. The proposed solution must be capable of the test and measurement of the entire Open RAN infrastructure. In addition to the provision of the equipment required under this tender, Digital Catapult require the following services: * Unpack and dispose of packaging, Install/mount in racks where applicable (e.g. portable equipment will not be installed, but will need to be tested), Power up, Connect to local area network; * Assist with onsite installation, integration and commissioning of the overall T&M system. * Installation and Commissioning should cover RF connectivity and the supplier should capture requirements and provide a bill of materials for RF cables, splitters, SW controlled attenuators etc; * Installation and Commissioning should cover network connectivity and the supplier should capture requirements and provide a bill of materials for switches, routers, ethernet, optical cables etc; * Installation and Commissioning should cover remote power management and the supplier should capture power requirements of its systems and provide a bill of materials for SW controlled power distribution unit etc; * Install operating system including hypervisor; * Provide ongoing support and maintenance for the Contract Term for the equipment covered by this tender for a period of 24 months; Renewal: With the exception of the duration of the warranties that apply to the equipment and services supplied, the Agreement(s) will be for a period of 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017169-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 30200000 - Computer equipment and supplies - 30211300 - Computer platforms - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus - 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 48210000 - Networking software package - 72250000 - System and support services - 72500000 - Computer-related services - 72820000 - Computer testing services ## Release History - 23 Jun 2022 at 11:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017169-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.digicatapult.org.uk - http://www.mytenders.co.uk - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=226624 - 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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