---
title: "Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042ae0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT"
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# Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution

Buyer: SATELLITE APPLICATIONS CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042ae0

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## Summary

The Satellite Applications Catapult is conducting a procurement process for the "Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution" under the UK government's MarK project. This tender falls under the services category in the telecommunications industry. The procurement is in the active stage with a tender period ending on February 8, 2024. The tender invites bids for different lots, such as CU, DU, and RIC. The procurement method is identified as an open procedure, and the buying organisation is promoting open and interoperable technology development within telecoms.

This tender for the Open Radio Access Network O-RAN Solution by the Satellite Applications Catapult offers business growth opportunities for suppliers in the telecommunications network sector. Companies specialising in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support would find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The procurement process allows for electronic submissions and written submissions, with a bid validity period ending on May 13, 2024. Businesses interested in providing Centralized Units, Distributed Units, or RAN Intelligent Controllers are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender.

## Notice

This procurement exercise is to procure Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) solutions for the MarK project. Advanced Radio in Milton Keynes (MarK) is a project supported by the Open Networks Ecosystem (ONE) Competition under the UK government's Open Networks Research and Development (R&D) Fund. The initiative promotes open and interoperable technology development, mainly in telecoms.

### Lot Information

OPEN ORAN CU

The bidder shall provide information on the Open RAN Centralized Unit (CU) product with a maturity of at least Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7-9. Additional information: This lot has not been awarded

Options: As outlined in procurement documents

Renewal: +1 +1 years

OPEN ORAN DU

The bidder shall provide information on the Open RAN Distributed Unit (DU) product with a maturity of at least Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7-9. Additional information: This lot has not been awarded

Options: As outlined in procurement documents

Renewal: +1 +1 years

OPEN ORAN RIC

The bidder shall provide information on the Open RAN Centralized Unit (RIC) product with a maturity of at least Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 5-7 Additional information: This lot has not been awarded

Options: As outlined in the procurement documents

Renewal: +1 +1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015429-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 15 May 2024 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015429-2024
- 5 Jan 2024 at 10:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000307-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://app.panacea-software.com/SatelliteApplicationsCatapult/
- https://sa.catapult.org.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit

## Provenance

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