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ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners

OFCOM

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12 Apr 2019 at 10:03

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves OFCOM undertaking a tender titled "ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners," aimed at administering a grant scheme to support Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) equipment owners affected by the clearance of the 700 MHz radio spectrum band. This open procurement, classified under administration services, is based in London, England. The tender period concluded on 26 March 2018, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. The contract was awarded on 28 January 2019 to Equiniti Limited, with a contract period running until 27 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the administration of funding schemes and support services related to telecommunications and broadcasting equipment. Companies experienced in managing grant programmes or similar projects would find themselves well-positioned to compete. As this process involves navigating regulatory requirements and ensuring effective support for PMSE owners, firms with expertise in telecommunications or event management may especially benefit from engaging with the outcomes of this contract.

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Notice Title

ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners

Notice Description

The radio spectrum between 470 MHz and 790 MHz is used by Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) services. In November 2014, Ofcom published a statement setting out our decision to clear these services from the 700 MHz band (the part of the radio spectrum between 694 MHz and 790 MHz) and to reallocate the frequencies for mobile data. In October 2016 Ofcom published a further statement which set out our decision to accelerate the 700 MHz clearance programme by 18 months in order to release radio spectrum for mobile services in May 2020, instead of September 2021. Access to the band will cease to be available for use by PMSE from 1 May 2020 and we will not authorise use beyond this date. The UK Government has decided to fund a grant scheme to support PMSE equipment owners that have to vacate the 700 MHz band earlier than expected. Ofcom has agreed with Government to design and run a grant scheme to disburse the funds. Ofcom has a requirement for an Operator to administer the funding scheme for eligible PMSE owners and equipment. Additional information: Please go to https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml for the Invitation to Tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a7506c6-12b6-460e-bb3d-93aebd5b9f2f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083064a-b39a-4a90-b553-c36b6d116623
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2019 - 27 Nov 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
RIVERSIDE HOUSE
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUINITI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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