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Atoll Radio Planning Tool

OFCOM

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13 Apr 2026 at 09:19

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Atoll Radio Planning Tool" was conducted by Ofcom, a public authority serving as a sub-central government body located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the "Software package and information systems" industry category, and the award and contract stage was documented on 13 April 2026. This direct procurement method, which did not include competition as it was below the threshold, resulted in a contract awarded to FORSK, a large supplier from France. The contract, valued at €71,615, commenced on 10 March 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 9 March 2029.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies involved in developing software solutions catered to radio planning and network analysis. Businesses well-suited to compete in such tenders are those that have expertise in software engineering and have the capability to deliver sophisticated analytical tools in the telecommunications field. Given the nature of the procurement, businesses with an established track record in providing software to governmental or regulatory bodies are particularly well-positioned to benefit from opportunities like this one.

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Notice Title

Atoll Radio Planning Tool

Notice Description

A software package to carry out analysis in a similar manner to the Mobile Network Operators as well as support other work going on within Ofcom to help develop our understanding of indoor signal strength predictions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680a4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033108-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,615 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORSK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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