Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Digital Catapult
101 Euston Road
London
NW1 2RA
Contact
Mr Hitesh Mistry
hitesh.mistry@digicatapult.org.uk
Telephone
+44 2038823557
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA37289
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
PIN - Energy Efficiency Test Monitoring Platform Requirements for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester
Reference number
P2023-131
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71314000 - Energy and related services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Contracting Authority is interested in understanding the
range of available solutions, capabilities, and technological advancements in the area of Open RAN
energy consumption monitoring and efficiency tools.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £660,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Contracting Authority intends to launch a procurement procedure to acquire an Open RAN
Energy Consumption Monitoring and Efficiency Tool. The tool is aimed at optimising energy usage
in the context of Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) technology. Open RAN is a promising
approach to modernising and enhancing the flexibility of mobile networks. As part of our
commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency, the Contracting Authority seeks a reliable and
innovative solution to monitor and optimise energy consumption within Open RAN deployments.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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