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Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jan 2022 at 22:45

Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 21:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by OFCOM, involves a tender titled "Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the CPV classification of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The tender is currently active, with bids due by 17th November 2021. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in areas such as data collection, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in telecommunications and broadband technology. Companies that can offer innovative methodologies, including software-based solutions for performance measurement, will find this tender particularly appealing. With options to extend the contract for up to three additional years, businesses positioned to deliver high-quality services have ample opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with OFCOM.

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Notice Title

Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK

Notice Description

Ofcom has collected and published information regarding the performance of UK fixed broadband connections since 2008. We have previously used a hardware-based solution to do this, but we welcome suggestions for alternative approaches and are open to using other methodologies, including software-based solutions and those using a mixture of hardware and software.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ofcom has collected and published information regarding the performance of UK fixed broadband connections since 2008. We have previously used a hardware-based solution to do this, but we welcome suggestions for alternative approaches and are open to using other methodologies, including software-based solutions and those using a mixture of hardware and software.

Options: Options to extend the contract at Ofcom's sole discretion for three further periods of up to twelve months each.

Renewal: Options to extend the contract at Ofcom's sole discretion for three further periods of up to twelve months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001651-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hayley.watson@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079813000

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

SAMKNOWS

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