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title: "Open RAN Radio Units"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762626"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2024-04-09"
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# Open RAN Radio Units

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762626

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the purchase of Open RAN Radio Units. The title of the tender was "Open RAN Radio Units" for the industry category of goods. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The University specifically required Open RAN 5G Radios to enhance 5G coverage in the George Square area. Benetel was awarded the contract as the sole provider meeting the University's technical specifications. The deadline for bids was in March 2024.

This procurement opportunity for Open RAN Radio Units by the University of Edinburgh can benefit businesses specializing in telecommunications equipment and technology. Considering the niche technical requirements outlined by the University, companies with expertise in 5G technologies and radio units could excel in competing for similar tenders. Businesses that offer innovative solutions aligning with the specific needs of the University, like Benetel, stand a chance to secure contracts in similar future procurements.

## Notice

Purchase of Open RAN 5G Radios to provide 5G coverage across the George Square area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of Open RAN 5G radios required to provide 5G coverage across the George Square area.. As this was an NCA there was no evaluation involved regarding quality however, the system does not allow for no quality % to be inserted.

### Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh require to purchase Open RAN 5G Radios. After conducting exhaustive evaluation of several O-RAN RU vendors, Benetel uniquely meets our specific technical needs as the only provider of the 5G radio unit with the frequency of n77 and ability to align with existing software support already in place with the University servers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502704 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 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 | £95,395 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502704

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502704
  Open RAN Radio Units - Purchase of Open RAN 5G Radios to provide 5G coverage across the George Square area.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762626
- https://www.ed.ac.uk

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