Tender

User acceptance and accuracy testing for spectrum auction software

OFCOM

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Tender

19 Feb 2019 at 12:36

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "User acceptance and accuracy testing for spectrum auction software" is being conducted by OFCOM, located in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. The current stage of the procurement is in the Tender phase, with submissions due by 8 March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 3 April 2019 and continue until 2 April 2021. This open procurement procedure allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in technical consultancy and software testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can contribute effectively to the requirement for user acceptance testing on the electronic auction system’s user interfaces. Companies with experience in auction systems, software testing, or technical consultancy will find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise and capabilities, positioning them well for potential growth through winning this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

User acceptance and accuracy testing for spectrum auction software

Notice Description

Ofcom expects to hold an auction in FY Q4 2019/2020 to award licences for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands. Ofcom has a requirement for testing of an electronic auction system (EAS) designed to run an auction, specifically user acceptance testing on the user interfaces and that the EAS accurately implements the auction rules. For simplicity, we refer to this testing as "EAS testing".

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f88a6042-389d-4506-b15d-8ca2216d8591
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d9b64-ac9c-4c87-9981-82df75d88591
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
8 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2019 - 2 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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