Tender

Media literacy activities with children and their parents in East Birmingham

OFCOM

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Tender

10 Jul 2024 at 11:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by OFCOM, a buying organisation based in London, England. The tender titled "Media literacy activities with children and their parents in East Birmingham" falls under the industry category of Spectrum analyser services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 14th August 2024. The contract period is planned to run from 31st October 2024 to 31st October 2029, with a total contract value of £800,000.

This tender by OFCOM presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in Spectrum analyser services to engage in a competitive process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate. Businesses interested in providing technology solutions related to spectrum monitoring and management are encouraged to register and submit proposals before the specified deadline to potentially secure a long-term contract with OFCOM.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Media literacy activities with children and their parents in East Birmingham

Notice Description

This tendering exercise is being undertaken using BravoSolutions electronic tendering system at https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Suppliers will need to register an interest on the system to participate and registration is free. The estimated value range given is for the full duration of the contract including maximum possible extensions. Ofcom are looking to procure a Spectrum Management Centre (SMC) Monitoring Solution. The SMC has a requirement for upgrading their High Frequency Spectrum Monitoring Solution (hereafter referred to as the solution). This solution will provide the capacity to monitor either in person or remotely real time radio spectrum activity, rollback historic spectrum events for up to 96 hours with a high level of resolution, audio quality and direction-finding information displayed on a Graphical Information System (GIS). The solution will include: - The new receiver(s)/software (excluding receiver and buffer/storage facilities) will be expected to encompass legacy antennas and fixed infrastructure already in service, current equipment configuration, mapping and measurements. The contract will be put in place for an initial term of 36 month with the option to extend twice for a further 12 months giving a maximum term of 60 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a434be2-b097-4886-9e2e-f7a6d621baa5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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