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

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26 Feb 2018 at 09:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is spearheaded by OFCOM for the project titled "ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners". This initiative falls under the administration services category and is based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 26 March 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 31 May 2018 and will extend through to 31 December 2020. This open procedure aims to facilitate the clearance of the 700 MHz band for mobile services, necessitating support for PMSE equipment owners to navigate the transition before the final clearing date.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in administering funding schemes, particularly those experienced in managing grants and financial assistance programs. Organisations with expertise in the administrative services sector could find a suitable match here, especially if they have proven capabilities in supporting transitions in the communication technology landscape. Such an opportunity is particularly apt for larger contractors, as SMEs and voluntary/community sector enterprises are not deemed suitable for this project.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57671eb7-728b-4dae-9ae7-b2acb870d48e
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75100000 - Administration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2020 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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