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title: "Provision of Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non RT - RIC) base software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIGITAL CATAPULT"
published: "2025-10-13"
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# Provision of Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non RT - RIC) base software

Buyer: DIGITAL CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a1d

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## Summary

Digital Catapult, a central government public authority located in London, has conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (Non RT - RIC) base software." The process was executed through an open competition under the procurement method classified as "Below threshold - open competition." This procurement falls within the wireless telecommunications system industry category and primarily revolved around goods. The award phase concluded on 13th October 2025, with CAPGEMINI UK PLC being designated as the supplier for this contract, which commenced on 14th July 2025 and runs until 31st December 2025. The contract carries a total value of £96,000.

This tender represents an intriguing opportunity for businesses capable of providing software enhancements for the base software of the Capgemini Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller. Given the nature of the project, it is especially relevant for tech companies experienced in software design, supply, installation, configuration, and integration within telecommunications systems. The tender provides an avenue for businesses, including SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to expand their reach in the telecommunication software industry by showcasing expertise in managing and developing advanced telecommunications solutions. Companies with a focus on innovation, especially those that can deliver technical support and training, project management, and adhere to service level agreements, would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with vendors supplying solution(s) that can provide software extension(s) to the Capgemini Non Real Time RAN Intelligent Controller (NonRT - RIC) base software, with the capability to design, supply, Install, configure and integrate a compliant solution.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended for up to an additional 3 months to ensure contract delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064838-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAPGEMINI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 14:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064838-2025
- 30 May 2025 at 15:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064838-2025
  13th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028938-2025
  30th May 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.capgemini.com/
- http://www.digicatapult.org.uk
- https://mytenders.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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