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Mobile Connectivity - Manchester & Bury

OFCOM

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09 Dec 2025 at 13:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process initiated by Ofcom, a contract titled "Mobile Connectivity - Manchester & Bury" focuses on enhancing wireless connectivity in Manchester city centre and Bury town centre. This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically targeting research services, as indicated by the CPV code 73110000. It was conducted using a limited procurement method, described as below threshold with limited competition. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase as of 1st December 2025, with the contract active until 23rd March 2026. The contracting authority, Ofcom, based in London, collaborated with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to address mobile connectivity issues, with a total contract value of £96,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research services, particularly those focusing on telecommunications and network performance analysis. Companies like Streetwave Ltd, which successfully secured the contract, can leverage this project to showcase their expertise and potentially form ongoing partnerships with public authorities. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions for mobile connectivity problems and demonstrate capability in managing research projects are likely to benefit from such opportunities for business growth in the region and potentially beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Connectivity - Manchester & Bury

Notice Description

People and businesses rely on wireless connectivity as part of their everyday lives more than ever before, using phones and tablets to use Apps, watch video, listen to music, communicate and work on the move. As people use more data-intensive services such as good quality streaming, network quality becomes more important. Both coverage (where is a connection available) and performance (what can you do with the connection when it is available) affect consumer's mobile experience. While signal strength is generally strong outdoors in city centres, performance can be poor. This could be due to congestion and traffic related signal interference. Ofcom in collaboration with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority want to measure mobile connectivity in Manchester city centre and Bury town centre to understand where and why connectivity falls short. We will use this information to work with stakeholders to address barriers to better connectivity in the Greater Manchester area as well as highlighting implications for other parts of the UK.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 23 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementnotice@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STREETWAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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