Planning

Clearance of the 700 MHz band & support for PMSE equipment owners

OFCOM

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Planning

03 Aug 2017 at 09:48

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by OFCOM, involves the clearance of the 700 MHz band and support for PMSE equipment owners. This contract falls under the category of administrative services for business operations and is based in London, England. Currently, the procurement stage is in the planning phase, with the engagement end date set for the 23rd of February, 2018. Interested parties can find detailed information in the early engagement notice published on the 3rd of August, 2017, and a tender notice is available through the BravoSolution eTender Portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in project management, scheme administration, and regulatory compliance related to telecommunications. Companies with expertise in managing grant schemes, particularly those with experience in supporting organisations transitioning from one regulatory environment to another, will be well-suited to compete. This project offers a platform for growth as OFCOM seeks proposals for cost estimates to administer the grant scheme, potentially allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities in a critical industry sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clearance of the 700 MHz band & support for PMSE equipment owners

Notice Description

Full details of the RFI can be located on Ofcom's eTender Portal hosted by BravoSolution https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK. We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive. Ofcom operates under a number of Acts of Parliament, including in particular the Communications Act 2003. Ofcom must act within the powers and duties set for it by Parliament in legislation. Ofcom's principal duty under the Communications Act is to further the interests of citizens and of consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition. Meeting this duty is at the heart of everything we do. Accountable to Parliament, we set and enforce regulatory rules for the sectors for which we have responsibility. We also have powers to enforce competition law in those sectors, alongside the Competition and Markets Authority. In October 2016 Ofcom published our spectrum management decision to work towards accelerating the 700 MHz clearance programme by 18 months and releasing radio spectrum for mobile services in May 2020, instead of September 2021. As a result, we have served notice on PMSE users that operate in the 700 MHz band and they will no longer have access to spectrum in this band from 1 May 2020. Government has decided to fund a grant scheme to support PMSE equipment owners that have to vacate the 700 MHz band earlier than expected. We have agreed with Government to design and run a grant scheme to disburse the funds. Ofcom recently consulted on the proposals. Ofcom's consultation can be found here: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/100965/700mhz-band-pmse-funding.pdf We invite you to submit a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate of cost for administering the scheme. We provide illustrative descriptions of the anticipated phases of the scheme. Your ROM estimate may provide a breakdown of costs by phase, or the total cost of scheme administration. While the scheme implementation phases are illustrative, we welcome any views you may have on how you would approach administering the scheme. Additional information: Full details of the RFI can be located on Ofcom's eTender Portal hosted by BravoSolution https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk An electronic version of your response to this RFI should be uploaded to the Ofcom e-Tendering Portal (BravoSolution).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acc41ef9-b434-4357-bfb7-a7d4c08dfc95
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75112000 - Administrative services for business operations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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