--- title: "Ubiquitous Connectivity Framework" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT" published: "2023-08-23" --- # Ubiquitous Connectivity Framework Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6.json) ## Summary The buying organization, Satellite Applications Catapult, has completed the tender process for the Ubiquitous Connectivity Framework in the services category. The contract covers a range of areas such as Core Network, Virtualisation Technology, IoT, and more. The procurement method used is an open procedure for the Dynamic Framework award with a total value of up to £2M GBP. The contract has been awarded to various suppliers for different lots with active statuses. This public procurement contract for the Ubiquitous Connectivity Framework presents business growth opportunities for companies in the telecommunication consultancy, engineering design, and research and development services sector. Businesses specializing in network solutions, software development, satellite communication, and system engineering are well-suited to compete. The contract aims to support collaborative projects and innovation by providing access to cutting-edge technologies and off-the-shelf solutions across different areas of expertise. ## Notice The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking to establish a Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) Dynamic Framework (DF) to support the delivery objectives of our Ubiquitous Connectivity (UC) team. The main objective of the UC team is to deliver on collaborative projects in partnership with consortium members for different types of customers ranging from end-users, industry, government/councils, LEPs etc. The framework is need for the following reasons. Firstly, we recognise that there are some areas of expertise which may not exist with the team, therefore this framework will hopefully fill these gaps. Secondly, in periods of peak project load, the framework will allow the offloading of work while the team takes a more supervisory role. Thirdly, it is hoped that the framework will support more efficient processes that will allow access to off-the-shelf as well as cutting edge technologies, solutions and products which will support us not only in the timely delivery through efficient purchases but also be in the forefront of innovation. ### Lot Information Radio Access Network Engineering design and implementation of RAN solutions (traditional RRU/BBU, OpenRAN) from 3GPP specifications for 5G onwards. This may involve the use of third-party software and hardware using opensource through to known vendors solutions. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Core Network Engineering design and implementation of CN solutions for 5G onwards. This may involve the use of third-party software and hardware using opensource through to known vendors solutions. This may involve configuration of specific set of Network Functions (NFs) or the entire NF chain. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Virtualisation Technology Engineering design and deployment of virtualisation solutions adapted to the need for hosting telecoms platform (Core Network, private cloud, edge compute platforms). This may involve deployment on a wide range of hardware platforms ranging from Cisco UCS to Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) servers . The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years IoT Engineering design, development, and deployment of IoT platform for retrieving, storing and data visualisation. Knowledge on different protocols and topologies used on IoT nodes and their deployment that fit for purpose. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Satcom Terminal Design, implementation, and prototyping of satellite communication terminals. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Systems Engineering Engineering design, implementation, and testing of end-to-end systems at both hardware and middleware level involving sensors, edge platforms, gateways, servers etc. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Embedded Software Development Development of software on constrained platforms. This might involve Real-Time OS (RTOS) and bare metal development. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years RF General RF engineering expertise along the RF chain. This may involve work related to 5G TN, 5G Direct NTN, satcom for all bands (including L, S, C, Ka/Ku, D, Q, W). The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: + 1 +1 years FPGA Development of software on FPGA platform. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: + 1 + 1 years PNT Design and implementation of PNT related solutions. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Satellite Telecommunications Payload Design of payload for communications satellites for NTN. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Data Architecture Design data management system that describes processes used for extracting, transforming, and loading data, ideally on a cloud environment. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Data Analysis Design algorithms and predictive models to extract the data the project needs and help development team to implement it, typically by data scientists. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years Solution Architecture Producing High-Level Design, Low-Level Design, Technical requirements, Functional/Non-Functional requirements, etc from user requirement using systematic industry approach, backed by full traceability matrix. The lot includes provisioning of off-the-shelf hardware and software in this category. Additional information: Evaluation was based on quality criteria with pricing supplied for information purposes only. All information in the published documentation. Renewal: +1 +1 years ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024792-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | 27 Oct 2022 | | Award date | 21 Aug 2023 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | 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 | 7 | | Supplier names | ACCELLERAN; AWTG; CAPGEMINI ENGINEERING; CONCURRENT TECHNOLOGIES; GMV NSL; PA CONSULTING SERVICES; SPARK PRODUCT INNOVATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 32324310 - Satellite antennas - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment - 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71320000 - Engineering design services - 71336000 - Engineering support services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 71356000 - Technical services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73210000 - Research consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Aug 2023 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024792-2023 - 28 Oct 2022 at 14:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030540-2022 - 18 Oct 2022 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029354-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0376c6.json.