This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Ofcom, a UK sub-central government public authority, spearheaded a procurement process for the provision of software maintenance and support for ROMES systems, which are employed for mobile coverage and performance measurements. The procurement, titled "Software maintenance for ROMES systems for mobile coverage measurements," focuses on ensuring system reliability through ongoing updates and support for a duration of one year. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract having been signed on 24 June 2026. This direct procurement method was executed below the threshold without competition. The awarded contract, valued at £46,760.44, commenced on 1 September 2026 and will conclude on 31 August 2027, with operations based in London, United Kingdom. The industry category for this tender is services related to repair, maintenance, and associated activities concerning telecommunications and audio-visual equipment.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and ICT maintenance services. Companies equipped to deliver system software updates and offer reliable online support can benefit significantly from such contracts. Although the current procurement was awarded directly to Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd, the opportunity highlights the market's demand for service providers capable of maintaining sophisticated technological systems. Larger enterprises with a solid track record in providing comprehensive support and system reliability could find comparable future tenders appealing to accelerate business growth and establish strong partnerships with governmental bodies like Ofcom.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Software maintenance for ROMES systems for mobile coverage measurements

Notice Description

One year software maintenance and support for ROMES systems used in mobile coverage and performance measurement systems. This is a provision of 12 months of system software updates, and access to manufacturer provided online software support to ensure correct and reliable operation of the systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c16e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061810-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,760 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c16e-2026-07-01T14:33:49+01:00",
    "date": "2026-07-01T14:33:49+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06c16e",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PQQZ-1663-NWMN",
            "name": "Ofcom",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PQQZ-1663-NWMN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "SE1 9HA",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI44"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.ofcom.org.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Public authority - sub-central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PDNX-2357-DJXN",
            "name": "Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PDNX-2357-DJXN"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Ancells Business Park",
                "locality": "Fleet",
                "postalCode": "GU51 2UZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKJ37"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "sales-support.uk@rohde-schwarz.com"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PQQZ-1663-NWMN",
        "name": "Ofcom"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "C20262772",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Software maintenance for ROMES systems for mobile coverage measurements",
        "description": "One year software maintenance and support for ROMES systems used in mobile coverage and performance measurement systems. This is a provision of 12 months of system software updates, and access to manufacturer provided online software support to ensure correct and reliable operation of the systems.",
        "status": "complete",
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Below threshold - without competition",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "status": "complete"
            }
        ]
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-PPON-PDNX-2357-DJXN",
                    "name": "Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd"
                }
            ],
            "items": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "additionalClassifications": [
                        {
                            "scheme": "CPV",
                            "id": "50300000",
                            "description": "Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment"
                        }
                    ],
                    "relatedLot": "1"
                }
            ],
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "awardID": "1",
            "status": "active",
            "period": {
                "startDate": "2026-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2027-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "value": {
                "amountGross": 46760.44,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "aboveThreshold": false,
            "dateSigned": "2026-06-24T00:00:00+01:00",
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "061810-2026",
                    "documentType": "contractNotice",
                    "noticeType": "UK7",
                    "description": "Contract details notice on Find a Tender",
                    "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061810-2026",
                    "datePublished": "2026-07-01T14:33:49+01:00",
                    "format": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}