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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
ITT - Test & Measurement tool requirement for SONIC Labs - RIC Tester
Reference number
P2023-130
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32400000 - Networks
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Digital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, we accelerate industry
adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.
Our goal is to accelerate new possibilities in everything we do and for every business we partner with the journey – breaking down barriers,
de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the future.
The SmartRAN Open Network Interoperability Centre Laboratories (SONIC Labs) -
https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/expertise/programmes/programme/sonic/ - is a joint programme between Digital Catapult (DC) and
Ofcom. The programme creates a range of platforms for existing and emerging vendors to test the interoperability and integration of open
and software-centric networking solutions, starting with 5G Open RAN technology. Launched in February 2022, the DCMS-funded
SONIC Labs will be deployed across indoor and outdoor locations, providing a unique opportunity for UK-based operators and Open RAN
vendors to get involved and showcase their capabilities. Additionally, SONIC Labs provides a testing ground for longer-term advanced
technologies, expanding to other use cases and open networking technologies.
Within the SONIC Labs programme, our objective is to support the development of working end to end Open RAN systems and help
products mature through earlier end-to-end integration and interoperability testing of fully formed Open RAN systems. To achieve this
objective, we are continually developing our technical capabilities in the Oran Test and Measurement domain to conduct extensive testing
and performance evaluation and validation for the future Open RAN.
Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with vendors supplying RIC testing capability who have the capability to design complex scenarios,
supply, Install, configure and integrate different RIC components.
The vendor(s) shall provide services to build, implement and integrate the entire system. In addition, we require services for training,
ongoing support and maintenance (two-year period following go-live).
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
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
Digital Catapult is seeking to engage with vendors supplying RIC testing capability who have the capability to design complex scenarios,
supply, Install, configure and integrate different RIC components.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 November 2023
End date
31 October 2024
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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 three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 001-229650
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
8 September 2023
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
8 September 2023
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.3) Additional information
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six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Public Procurement Review Service
Cabinet Office
London
publicprocurementreview@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Telephone
+44 3450103503
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit