Tender

Winner determination & results verification for spectrum auction

OFCOM

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Tender

19 Feb 2019 at 12:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by OFCOM, the UK's communications regulator, for a project titled "Winner determination & results verification for spectrum auction". This initiative falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services and is set to take place in London. The tender is currently active, with proposals due by 11 March 2019. The auction is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of the 2019/2020 fiscal year, with the contract period commencing on 8 April 2019 and concluding on 7 April 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, applicable above the threshold for public contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in algorithm testing and electronic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, considering their expertise could be aligned with OFCOM's requirements. Furthermore, businesses engaged in technology and innovation can leverage their capabilities to offer solutions for this essential service, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Winner determination & results verification for spectrum auction

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirement for testing of the winner determination algorithms and verification of the final results of an electronic system designed to run an auction. We expect to hold the auction in FY Q4 2019/2020 to award licences for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e424963-d41b-4d8a-b235-6a9be186274f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172eb5bd-aab2-40b0-8fb8-59689b25d2da
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72220000 - Systems and technical 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
19 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Apr 2019 - 7 Apr 2021 2-3 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
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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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