Tender

Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK

OFCOM

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Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 12:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by OFCOM for the contract titled "Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK". This tender falls under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, and is located in London, England. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period that ends on 17th November 2021. The contract duration is set for an initial two years, commencing on 20th December 2021, and may be extended for up to three additional years. The total value of the contract is estimated at £300,000, with a minimum threshold of £120,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in broadband technology solutions, particularly those offering innovative hardware or software-based methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Competing firms should have expertise in technical testing and consultancy services, and the potential to deliver effective performance measurement solutions in the broadband sector.

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Notice Title

Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK

Notice Description

Ofcom has collected and published information regarding the performance of UK fixed broadband connections since 2008. We have previously used a hardware-based solution to do this, but we welcome suggestions for alternative approaches and are open to using other methodologies, including software-based solutions and those using a mixture of hardware and software. Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of two years. At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to three further periods of up to twelve months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad2a0eab-3cc6-4e24-98a4-20e75c1c02c6
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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