Official UK procurement notice
Equipment, software and related services to upgrade the Research and Innovation Testbed in Brighton (Brighton 5G Testbed)
Authority: Digital Catapult (Public body)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionDigital Catapult is the UK authority on advanced digital technology. Through collaboration and innovation, the Catapult aims to accelerate industry adoption to drive growth and opportunity across the economy.
Bringing together an expert and enterprising community of researchers, startups, scaleups and industry leaders to discover new ways to solve the big challenges limiting the UK’s future potential. Through specialist programmes and experimental facilities, the Catapult aims to make sure that innovation thrives and the right solutions make it to the real world.
The goal is to accelerate new digital opportunities not only across the Catapult’s activities but also for every business we partner with, breaking down barriers, de-risking innovation, opening up markets and responsibly shaping the products, services and experiences of the future
Additional information on the Digital Catapult can be found at www.digicatapult.org.uk ↗.
The aim of this procurement is to upgrade the 5G Brighton Testbed, established by Digital Catapult and distributed across two locations in Brighton.
Digital Catapult is looking to procure all the equipment hardware, related software and services to upgrade the existing Testbed, see Section 5 of this ITT, noting that equipment meeting the Catapult requirements will also be required to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability.
CPV: Communications network · Internet network · Network components · Network equipment · Network infrastructure · Network servers · Networks · Radio network
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · no lot values published · a supplier may bid for at most 3 of themLot #1Generic IT/Networking kit
Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult’s requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted.
The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots.
Lot 1 is Generic IT/Networking kit.
Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult’s requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered.
To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk ↗
Lot #25G Radio and 5G ORAN Solution system
Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult’s requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted.
The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots.
Lot 2 is 5G Radio and 5G ORAN Solution system.
Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult’s requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered.
To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk ↗
Lot #35G Core system
Digital Catapult is procuring all the equipment hardware, related software and services as part of an upgrade to the existing Testbed., The equipment is to meet the Catapult’s requirements to integrate into the existing 5G Brighton Testbed solution as an expansion of capability. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) contains all details of these requirements and the process by which this procurement is to be conducted.
The procurement is broken into 3 distinct Lots.
Lot 3 is 5G Core system.
Bidders can respond to individual Lots for the provision of all the Project equipment hardware, software and services. It is important to note that the Catapult’s requirements is not for a system integrator nor a turnkey solution. The equipment will be specifically integrated with an existing system which cannot be altered.
To register your interest, and obtain full information and documents, please visit the myTenders by following www.mytenders.co.uk ↗
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Closed
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 21 Jul 2021, 14:24 BST
- Last source update
- 29 Oct 2021, 16:15 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 19 Nov 2021 – …
- Authority reference
P2021-061- FTS notice number
2021/S 000-027230- Accelerated
A shorter timescale is being utilised on this occasion as a longer timeframe for responses is not practical due to the time criticality of the upgrade. The procurement documents have been prepared with a shorter response time in mind
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-02caacFind a Tender
- Review procedure
In the first instance, all appeals should be promptly brought to the attention of Digital Catapult, and will be dealt with in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Any appeals must be brought within the timescales specified by the applicable law, including without limitation, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. In accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the contracting authority will also incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period from the date information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers.
Publisher note: 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=224326. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (MT Ref:224326)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
- Submission channel
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- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 19 Nov 2021, 14:30 GMT
Timeline
1 Sept 2021 → 19 Nov 2021 · 4 dates- Next notice expected1 Sept 2021, 00:00 BST
- Notice published29 Oct 2021, 16:15 BST
- Submission deadline19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT
- Bids opened19 Nov 2021, 14:30 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Oct 2021- Status changed to active29 Oct 2021, 16:15 BST
- Procurement method changed29 Oct 2021, 16:15 BST
- Deadline published: 19 Nov 2021, 14:00 GMT29 Oct 2021, 16:15 BST
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Royal Courts of JusticeMediation bodyReview body
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria