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User Acceptance and Accuracy Testing for Electronic Clock Auction System

OFCOM

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27 Sep 2023 at 07:56

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The award has been made by OFCOM for the contract titled "User Acceptance and Accuracy Testing for Electronic Clock Auction System" in the services category. The tender was in the "Award" stage, with a contract value of £176,565 in GBP. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold). The contract period is from 29th August 2023 to 13th August 2025, with the tender period ending on 7th July 2023. The buying organization, OFCOM, is based in London, United Kingdom.

This contract awarded by OFCOM offers opportunities for businesses, including SMEs, that specialize in system software acceptance testing consultancy services and electronic auction services. The contract duration and value provide a stable revenue stream for the selected supplier, in this case, Smith Institute. Businesses interested in providing testing services and auction solutions should consider engaging with OFCOM for future opportunities in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User Acceptance and Accuracy Testing for Electronic Clock Auction System

Notice Description

Ofcom has a requirements for testing of an electronic auction system (EAS) designed to run an auction for the award licences of mmWave spectrum in the UK in the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands. The specific service required is user acceptance testing of the user interfaces and establishing that the EAS accurately implements the auction rules. As a minimum, the service must deliver the following: - User acceptance and functional testing on auctioneer, bidder, and monitor interfaces in line with the detailed software spec - Testing on the accuracy of implementation on the proposed auction rules, initially in line with published illustrative auction procedures, and ultimately to reflect formal Auction Regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bd5f6b6e-4d81-4dab-98fe-b31d12c29b0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8903939-21c3-4297-80cb-ce2ec3150ba9
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72226000 - System software acceptance testing consultancy services

79342400 - Auction services

79342410 - Electronic auction services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£176,565 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£176,565 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2023 - 13 Aug 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Deanne Matty
Contact Email
deanne.matty@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
TLI London
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMITH INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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