Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Bristol
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane
Bristol
BS1 5DS
Telephone
+44 01179289000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks & Spectrum Monitoring & Testing
Reference number
IT-2407-098-PC_2805
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32412000 - Communications network
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Bristol JOINER project has a requirement for Network Monitoring and Testing platforms for use by researchers using the JOINER testbed. Contract's have been awarded via the CCS Spark DPS, as the highest ranked supplier after conducting a mini-competition.
Lot 1 Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
Lot 2 – Spectrum Monitoring & Testing Systems
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412000 - Communications network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK11 - Bristol, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The key project objective for Lot 1 is the creation of a sophisticated emulation platform for facilitating the experiment of NTN systems and their integration with their terrestrial counterparts in future network systems like 6G. Representative examples of testing scopes may include, but are not limited to the following:
Mobility management both within NTN and between NTN and terrestrial network (TN) components
Spectrum management between NTN and TN networks
Traffic steering and routing optimisation techniques
Network function disaggregation options and service function chaining solutions
Capabilities of hosting network and application functions by NTN components
Energy efficiency in NTN systems
AI-empowered end-to-end management and orchestration solutions
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two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Spectrum Monitoring Systems
Lot No
2a
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412000 - Communications network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overall objective of Lots 2 is to create a national research infrastructure to allow researchers to analyse, emulate and enhance the compatibility of large-scale wireless systems which share spectrum in order to inform policymakers, regulators and users of the radio spectrum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial ` / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Spectrum Emulation Systems
Lot No
2d
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32412000 - Communications network
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The overall objective of Lots 2 is to create a national research infrastructure to allow researchers to analyse, emulate and enhance the compatibility of large-scale wireless systems which share spectrum in order to inform policymakers, regulators and users of the radio spectrum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 80
Cost criterion - Name: Commercial / Weighting: 20
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to restricted procedure
Explanation:
Calling Off RM6094 Spark The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS Framework
- Lot 1 Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
- Lot 2a – Spectrum Monitoring Systems
- Lot 2d – Spectrum Emulation Systems
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IT-2407-098-PC_2805
Lot No
Lot 1
Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Keysight Technologies UK Ltd
RG41 5TP
Wokingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IT-2407-098-PC_2805
Lot No
Lot 2a
Title
Spectrum Monitoring Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12 February 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
CRFS LTD
CB23 7FW
Cambridge
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
IT-2407-098-PC_2805
Lot No
Lot 2d
Title
Spectrum Emulation Systems
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
19 December 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
National Instruments Corp. U.K. Ltd
RG7 4SA
Reading
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
The University of Bristol
Bristol
Country
United Kingdom