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SMC Spectrum Monitoring Solution

OFCOM

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Award

04 Dec 2024 at 11:12

Tender

18 Jul 2024 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM has awarded a contract for the SMC Spectrum Monitoring Solution, intended to upgrade the High Frequency Spectrum Monitoring capabilities of the Spectrum Management Centre. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Spectrum analyser" (CPV: 38433300), encompasses a comprehensive system for real-time and remote monitoring of radio spectrum activities, including historical data rollback, direction-finding, and GIS display integration. Valuable sectors and geographical coverage include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The contract initially spans 36 months, with the potential for two extensions of 12 months each, ultimately totalling up to 60 months. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 28 August 2024, with the contract period starting on 2 December 2024 and concluding on 1 December 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, notably for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement method used is an open procedure, encouraging diverse participation. Suitable businesses for this tender would include those specialising in advanced frequency monitoring technology, data analytics, GIS integration, and remote monitoring solutions. By engaging in this contract, businesses can leverage the opportunity to provide state-of-the-art solutions and services to a key regulatory body like OFCOM, enhancing their market presence and technical portfolio in the field of spectrum analysis and management.

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Notice Title

SMC Spectrum Monitoring Solution

Notice Description

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 has been awarded an initial term of 36 month with the option to extend twice for a further 12 months giving a maximum term of 60 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7e15163e-853f-4f5a-a9f3-d84e92279543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6d4b1-97b8-45fd-9985-438b87422af9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38433300 - Spectrum analyser

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,371 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,371 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 Over 5 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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