Date of dispatch of this notice: 08/06/2023
External Reference: 2023-206909
TED Reference: 2023/S 112-351968
Contract award notice - utilities
Information
Published
Contract award notice - utilities
Contract award notice – utilities
Results of the procurement procedure
Works
Directive 2014/25/EU
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1)
Name and addresses
Electricity Supply Board ( ESB )
N/A
27 Lr Fitzwilliam Street
Dublin 2
D02 KT92
IE
Contact person:
Martha Maher
E-mail:
martha.maher@esb.ie
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Main address:
http://www.esb.ie
Address of the buyer profile:
https://irl.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/377
I.6)
Main activity
Electricity
Section II: Object
II.1)
Scope of the procurement
II.1.1)
Title
Design, supply, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of a private LTE core network and radio access network (RAN)
Reference number:
SSCON5227
II.1.2)
Main CPV code
45314000
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Installation of telecommunications equipment
II.1.3)
Type of contract
Works
II.1.4)
Short description
The Contracting Entity intends to procure a framework agreement for the supply of a solution for the design, supply, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of a private LTE core network and radio access network (RAN), provision of CPE, training and ongoing support for the infrastructure and equipment.
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
no
II.2)
Description
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
32500000
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Telecommunications equipment and supplies
51300000
-
Installation services of communications equipment
32412100
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Telecommunications network
II.2.3)
Place of performance
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Main site or place of performance:
Ireland
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
The Contracting Entity is procuring a framework agreement for the supply of a solution for the design, supply, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of a private LTE core network and radio access network (RAN), provision of CPE, training and ongoing support for the infrastructure and equipment. The equipment must be 3GPP Band 87 compliant and capable of operating in ESB’s licensed spectrum range (410 – 414 MHz and 420 – 424 MHz). The equipment must operate in FDD in accordance with ESB’s spectrum license.
The framework agreement will include:
Design and Build Equipment and Services:
• Supply of all necessary core and RAN equipment;
• Supply of LTE core and RAN network monitoring and management platform;
• Supply of LTE core, RAN and CPE device/element monitoring and management platform;
• LTE RAN network radio plan;
• Design, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of the private LTE core and RAN network, interconnecting with ESB’s existing fibre and microwave infrastructure;
• Design, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of all network and device monitoring and management platforms;
• Training on LTE core and RAN network management;
• Training on CPE device management;
• Training on fault diagnostics and rectification of faults and issues with core network, RAN and CPEs
On-going Supply of Equipment:
• Supply of CPE equipment;
• Supply of additional core and RAN equipment;
On-going Support and Services:
• Support services for core, RAN and CPE;
• All licences required to operate software;
• All firmware upgrades and security patching required throughout the lifecycle of the network;
• Ongoing design, configuration and deployment services for additions or modifications to the LTE core and RAN network
The framework agreement will include:
Design and Build Equipment and Services:
• Supply of all necessary core and RAN equipment;
• Supply of LTE core and RAN network monitoring and management platform;
• Supply of LTE core, RAN and CPE device/element monitoring and management platform;
• LTE RAN network radio plan;
• Design, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of the private LTE core and RAN network, interconnecting with ESB’s existing fibre and microwave infrastructure;
• Design, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of all network and device monitoring and management platforms;
• Training on LTE core and RAN network management;
• Training on CPE device management;
• Training on fault diagnostics and rectification of faults and issues with core network, RAN and CPEs
On-going Supply of Equipment:
• Supply of CPE equipment;
• Supply of additional core and RAN equipment;
On-going Support and Services:
• Support services for core, RAN and CPE;
• All licences required to operate software;
• All firmware upgrades and security patching required throughout the lifecycle of the network;
• Ongoing design, configuration and deployment services for additions or modifications to the LTE core and RAN network
II.2.11)
Information about options
Options:
yes
Description of options:
The Framework Agreement will be for an initial duration of 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years and a final 2 years ( a potential 7-year framework)
II.2.13)
Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
no
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1)
Description
IV.1.1)
Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3)
Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
IV.1.8)
Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement
: yes
IV.2)
Administrative information
IV.2.1)
Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 234-578618
Section V: Award of contract
Contract No: 1
Title: Design, supply, build, install, test, configuration and commissioning of a private LTE core network and radio access network (RAN)
V.2)
Award of contract
V.2.1)
Date of conclusion of the contract
10/05/2023
V.2.3)
Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )
Sigma Wireless Communication Ltd.
174542
McKee Avenue, Finglas
Dublin 11
D11 PH2A
IE
NUTS code:
IE0 -
IRELAND
Internet address:
www.sigmawireless.com
The contractor is an SME : yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4)
Procedures for review
VI.4.1)
Review body
Chief Registrar
Four Courts, Inns Quay
Dublin 7
IE
Telephone:
+353 18886000
Internet address:
http://www.courts.ie