--- title: "The Provision of Popup / Cell-on Wheels (CoW) or 5G equipment" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037472" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037472" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037472.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037472.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2023-04-12" --- # The Provision of Popup / Cell-on Wheels (CoW) or 5G equipment Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037472 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-037472) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-037472.json) ## Summary The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking proposals for the provision of Popup/Cell-on Wheels (CoW) or 5G equipment. This procurement falls under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category. The Catapult is based in the United Kingdom, with the procurement process currently in an active status. The buyer has specified detailed requirements for both lots, including technical specifications and contract values. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing interested businesses to submit electronic bids by the specified deadlines. This tender for Popup/Cell-on Wheels (CoW) and 5G equipment presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment and solutions. Companies with experience in cellular infrastructure, satellite communications, and 5G technologies are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with key dates for bid submissions and award announcements set. Interested suppliers, particularly SMEs with relevant capabilities, are encouraged to participate in this competitive procurement process to potentially secure valuable contracts with the Satellite Applications Catapult in the UK. ## Notice The Satellite Applications Catapult (the Catapult) is inviting you (the bidder) to issue a proposal for 3 (three) Popup/Cell-on Wheels (CoW) or 3 (three) sets of 5G equipment. ### Lot Information 3 x Popup/Cell-on Wheels (CoW) Lot 1 - 3 x Popup/Cell-on Wheels (CoW) comprising of at least: 1.1 Cellular trailer with commercial tow hitch by standard vehicle (3.5T tow) 1.2 Telescopic/retractable mast (up to 15m) 1.3 Antenna head frame, Support for up to 3 x Directional cellular antenna and 1 x Omni Antenna - mounting support 1.4. Support for up to 4x RRH mounted on trailer - mounting support 1.5 Support for GPS antennas 1.6 Support for up to 2 x Satellite dishes (either use of adjustable or auto-pointing antenna) 1.7 Equipment refrigerated Cabinet with sufficient space to be able to add additional equipment in future 1.8 A/C Power interface for on-board power generator or an external landlord Power 1.9 Security cage on the trailer 1.10 Elevated working platform with integrated ladder access 1.11 Electrical connections and cabling plus RF/ethernet/fibre 1.12 Extendable architecture of the setup to allow for different hardware to be added as needed 3 x sets of 5G equipment Lot 2 - 3 x sets of 5G equipment with each set comprising of at least: 2.1 1 x directional antenna and 1 x omni directional for the shared spectrum range of 3.8 to 4.2 GHz - with ability to selectively turn on/off different antenna 2.2 Suitable RRUs (subject to 1.) to drive the antenna - delivering a strong signal within a 1 Km radius range 2.3 PSU (power supply units) for above equipment where applicable 2.4 Suitable BBUs with installed gNB software for interface with the RRUs in 2.2 2.5 5G Core Network hosted on suitable COTS HW (HP/Dell) (to fit in a trailer cabinet) 2.6 Up to 50 SIM cards provisioned in the Core Network 2.7 Compute capability for MEC/UPF on separate hardware platform (HP/Dell) (to fit in a trailer cabinet) 2.8 All associated cabling (coaxial, fibre, network, etc) and GNSS receivers ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010431-2023 | | 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 | 12 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £420,820 | ## 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | ALSATIS; PROJEX CELLULAR INFRASTRUCTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation ### Codes - 30237280 - Power supply accessories - 32324310 - Satellite antennas - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment - 32532000 - Satellite dishes - 34223300 - Trailers ## Release History - 12 Apr 2023 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010431-2023 - 10 Nov 2022 at 16:04 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031885-2022 - 10 Oct 2022 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028441-2022 ## 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 This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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