Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
james.morrison@sa.catapult.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1235567977
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42845
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
RDO
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Space Technology
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
5G Popup/Cell-on Wheels (CoW)
Reference number
RFP-FY-23-14
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking to undertake a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure 3 x 5G Popup Mast / Cell-on Wheels (CoW) assembly solutions . This is in a preliminary exploration phase. The exact value is not yet known, hence why no estimate of goods has been provided as part of this PIN.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
Lot 1 – 3 x Trailers
Lot 2 – 3 x Masts
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
3 x Masts
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment
- 32524000 - Telecommunications system
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2 – 3 x Masts. Each mast comprising of at least:
Telescopic/retractable mast (up to 12m)
3 X directional antenna and 1 omni directional for the shared spectrum range of 3.8 to 4.2 GHz (e.g. similar to AW3828, AW3825) – with ability to selectively turn on/off different antenna
Suitable BBUs, RRUs (subject to 3.) to drive the antenna – delivering a strong signal within a 1 Km radius range
5G Core Network hosted on suitable COTS HW (HP/Dell) on the trailer
MEC platform/UPF on separate platform (HP/Dell) on the trailer
High throughput satellite backhaul (either use of adjustable or auto-pointing antenna) this is for access to internet/DN or remote 5G Core
Cabinet with sufficient space to be able to add additional equipment in future
Extendable architecture of the setup to allow for different hardware to be added as needed
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
3 x Trailers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34223300 - Trailers
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 34223330 - Mobile units on trailers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Satellite Applications Catapult Ltd
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue,
Harwell Oxford, Didcot, Oxfordshire, OX11 0QR, UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1 – 3 x Trailers comprising of at least:
A trailer (with external power feed, inbuilt power generator, refrigerated cabinet for kit, etc) (can be towed using another vehicle).
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 October 2022
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
To participate, interested parties must be registered on the MyTenders portal https://www.mytenders.co.uk/ with up-to-date contact details to include company name and E mail. If you have any issues registering, MyTenders has a help section located here:
https://www.mytenders.co.uk/helpandresources/website.
The Satellite Applications Catapult are requesting interested parties to express their interest by 02/09/2022. If you have
any further issues, please contact procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=227214.
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