Planning

Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network

OFCOM

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Planning

20 Jul 2023 at 09:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contracting opportunity titled "Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network" involves OFCOM, the buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Networks and Telecommunications. It is currently in the planning stage, with key milestone dates including the engagement end date on 30th August 2023. Businesses, particularly in the telecommunications and consultancy sectors, are encouraged to engage through Ofcom's Jaggaer portal to provide insights on mobile coverage solutions.

This tender offers SMEs and VCSEs an opportunity to engage with OFCOM and potentially contribute to shaping future policies related to mobile coverage on the UK rail network. Companies specialising in telecommunications equipment, consultancy services, and research and development are well-suited to participate. The deadline for submitting responses to the market engagement exercise is 30th August 2023. By registering on Ofcom's Jaggaer portal, businesses can access the necessary information to potentially secure future business opportunities with OFCOM.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network

Notice Description

Ofcom is undertaking a piece of work to investigate the different options that are available to us (including, but not limited to, in-carriage scanners and crowdsourcing) to help us and the Government better understand mobile coverage and performance across the UK rail network. The aim of this exercise is to elicit input from suppliers that will allow us to understand and evaluate the different options available to us and make decisions on potential future work. Ultimately, Ofcom is interested in gathering information that is of a sufficient quality and reliability that it could provide a potential foundation for policy makers to robustly understand the current extent and quality of coverage along the national rail network, including in-carriage. We're also keen to understand how this can be reported to consumers. The engagement document and instructions in how to engage with this request can be accessed by logging in to Ofcom's Jaggaer portal https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and search for 'itt_1380 - Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network (RFI)'. Organisations not registered can simply visit https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click 'Register Here'. Registration should take no longer than 10 minutes. Please note that undertaking this Market Engagement exercise does not commit Ofcom to any particular course of action, including undertaking a subsequent procurement process. This is an information gathering exercise. Additional information: The deadline for submitting responses to this market engagement exercise is 17:00 on 30th August 2023. These should be submitted via Ofcom's Jaggaer portal https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and search for 'itt_1380 - Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network (RFI)'. Organisations not registered can simply visit https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click 'Register Here'. Registration should take no longer than 10 minutes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ae41aa-7f08-4458-b88d-c25b524bcc1c
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.lindsay@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
03001233000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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