- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Radio Access Network
- Lot 2. Core Network
- Lot 3. Virtualisation Technology
- Lot 4. IoT
- Lot 5. Satcom Terminal
- Lot 6. Systems Engineering
- Lot 7. Embedded Software Development
- Lot 8. RF
- Lot 9. FPGA
- Lot 10. PNT
- Lot 11. Satellite Telecommunications Payload
- Lot 12. Data Architecture
- Lot 13. Data Analysis
- Lot 14. Solution Architecture
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Satellite Applications Catapult
Electron Building, Fermi Avenue, Harwell
Didcot
OX11 0QR
procurement@sa.catapult.org.uk
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
RTO
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Space Sector
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Ubiquitous Connectivity Framework
Reference number
SAC-DF-001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The Satellite Applications Catapult is seeking to establish a Research and Technology Organisation (RTO) Dynamic Framework (DF) to support the delivery objectives of our Ubiquitous Connectivity (UC) team.
The main objective of the UC team is to deliver on collaborative projects in partnership with consortium members for different types of customers ranging from end-users, industry, government/councils, LEPs etc. The framework is need for the following reasons. Firstly, we recognise that there are some areas of expertise which may not exist with the team, therefore this framework will hopefully fill these gaps. Secondly, in periods of peak project load, the framework will allow the offloading of work while the team takes a more supervisory role. Thirdly, it is hoped that the framework will support more efficient processes that will allow access to off-the-shelf as well as cutting edge technologies, solutions and products which will support us not only in the timely delivery through efficient purchases but also be in the forefront of innovation.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Radio Access Network
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Core Network
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Virtualisation Technology
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
IoT
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Satcom Terminal
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Systems Engineering
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Embedded Software Development
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RF
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
FPGA
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
PNT
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Satellite Telecommunications Payload
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Data Architecture
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Data Analysis
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Solution Architecture
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 71336000 - Engineering support services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Main site or place of performance
Harwell
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
As an RTO, the Satellite Applications Catapult is planning to let an RTO DF for the purpose of supporting our Ubiquitous Connectivity team. The initial term of the DF is intended to be 2 years with options to extend built in. The DF is intended to be structured into fourteen lots as outlined in this PIN. The intention is that every 6 months the DF will be reopened for new submissions, allowing for new entrants to the marketplace to join. At this time existing DF suppliers will have the opportunity to refresh their rate cards but will otherwise require no further action to remain on the DF.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please register your interest in this opportunity on the MyTenders portal no later than COP on 26/10/2022 in order to receive updates on the procurement activity. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do issue those via the MyTenders portal.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
28 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 with up-to-date contact details to include company name and email. If you have any 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=227707.
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