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Non-Terrestrial Networks & Spectrum Monitoring & Testing

University of Bristol · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 21:35.

Opportunity overview

The University of Bristol JOINER project has a requirement for Network Monitoring and Testing platforms for use by researchers using the JOINER testbed. Contract's have been awarded via the CCS Spark DPS, as the highest ranked supplier after conducting a mini-competition. Lot 1 Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing Lot 2 – Spectrum Monitoring & Testing Systems

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Keysight Technologies UK Ltd

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£3m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
12 Feb 2025
Award ID
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-1
Status
active
Location
Wokingham, UK, United Kingdom

CRFS LTD

Match pending…
Contract value
£2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
12 Feb 2025
Award ID
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-2
Status
active
Location
Cambridge, UK, United Kingdom

National Instruments Corp. U.K. Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
19 Dec 2024
Award ID
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-3
Status
active
Location
Reading, UK, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV32412000 — Communications network

Lots

  • Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & TestingValue not stated
  • Spectrum Monitoring SystemsValue not stated
  • Spectrum Emulation SystemsValue not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
IT-2407-098-PC_2805
Status
complete
Procurement Method
limited
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Why this procedure was chosen
Calling Off RM6094 Spark The Technology Innovation Marketplace DPS Framework - Lot 1 Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing - Lot 2a – Spectrum Monitoring Systems - Lot 2d – Spectrum Emulation Systems

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Classification

Id
32412000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Communications network

Procedure reasons

Entry 1
Id
D_PROC_RESTRICTED
Scheme
TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL
Description
No tenders or no suitable tenders/requests to participate in response to restricted procedure

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The key project objective for Lot 1 is the creation of a sophisticated emulation platform for facilitating the experiment of NTN systems and their integration with their terrestrial counterparts in future network systems like 6G. Representative examples of testing scopes may include, but are not limited to the following: Mobility management both within NTN and between NTN and terrestrial network (TN) components Spectrum management between NTN and TN networks Traffic steering and routing optimisation techniques Network function disaggregation options and service function chaining solutions Capabilities of hosting network and application functions by NTN components Energy efficiency in NTN systems AI-empowered end-to-end management and orchestration solutions has context menu

Options

Description
Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
cost
Description
80
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
cost
Description
20
Entry 2
Id
2a
Title
Spectrum Monitoring Systems
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The overall objective of Lots 2 is to create a national research infrastructure to allow researchers to analyse, emulate and enhance the compatibility of large-scale wireless systems which share spectrum in order to inform policymakers, regulators and users of the radio spectrum.

Options

Description
Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
cost
Description
80
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial `
Type
cost
Description
20
Entry 3
Id
2d
Title
Spectrum Emulation Systems
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Description
The overall objective of Lots 2 is to create a national research infrastructure to allow researchers to analyse, emulate and enhance the compatibility of large-scale wireless systems which share spectrum in order to inform policymakers, regulators and users of the radio spectrum.

Options

Description
Future expansion of capability and JOINER expansion. Extension of contract grant funded permitting.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
cost
Description
80
Criterion 2
Name
Commercial
Type
cost
Description
20

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKK11

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32412000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Communications network
Item 2
Id
2a
Related Lot
2a

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32412000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Communications network
Item 3
Id
2d
Related Lot
2d

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
32412000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Communications network

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1015
Name
University of Bristol

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS1 5DS
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Bristol

Contact

Telephone
+44 01179289000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-137767
Name
Keysight Technologies UK Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Wokingham
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
RG41 5TP

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Keysight Technologies UK Ltd
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-137768
Name
CRFS LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Cambridge
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
CB23 7FW

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
CRFS LTD
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-137769
Name
National Instruments Corp. U.K. Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Reading
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
RG7 4SA

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
National Instruments Corp. U.K. Ltd
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-16068
Name
The University of Bristol

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Bristol
Country Name
United Kingdom

Identifier

Legal Name
The University of Bristol

Award information

Award 1
Id
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-1
Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-137767
Name
Keysight Technologies UK Ltd
Award 2
Id
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-2
Title
Spectrum Monitoring Systems
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-137768
Name
CRFS LTD
Award 3
Id
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-3
Title
Spectrum Emulation Systems
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-137769
Name
National Instruments Corp. U.K. Ltd

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-1
Title
Non-Terrestrial Networks Monitoring & Testing
Status
active
Award ID
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-1
Date Signed
12 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
3,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-2
Title
Spectrum Monitoring Systems
Status
active
Award ID
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-2
Date Signed
12 Feb 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-3
Title
Spectrum Emulation Systems
Status
active
Award ID
004857-2025-IT-2407-098-PC_2805-3
Date Signed
19 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
2,000,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Bristol · UK · BS1 5DS · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK
  • Delivery location · UKK11

Notice and amendment history

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