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title: "Provision and Installation of Mast into Spectrum Vehicles"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
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# Provision and Installation of Mast into Spectrum Vehicles

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28d00806-6d02-46f7-bff2-751393ec99b4

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Ofcom involved the "Provision and Installation of Mast into Spectrum Vehicles," focusing on vehicle conversion and reconditioning services. The procurement, held in London, United Kingdom, underwent a limited procurement method through competitive quotation below the threshold. The process has reached the Award stage, which was active from 2 May 2025, and it is set to conclude by 30 September 2025. Ofcom planned to enhance its fleet with new vehicles, requiring the installation of specific equipment, including pneumatic masts for mobile radio monitoring. The contracted supplier, Upshot UK Ltd, was awarded this contract valued at £62,500.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in vehicle conversion and reconditioning, particularly those adept in integrating technological installations within specialised vehicles. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), could find this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio in the government contracts sector. Companies experienced in providing innovative technical solutions and possessing the capability to meet detailed specifications are well-suited to compete for similar future tenders.

## Notice

Ofcom's fleet of owned vehicles is being refreshed by an additional 3 Land Rover Jaguars and 5 Renault Masters medium sized vans. The vehicles will be owned by Ofcom and will be technically converted with electronic equipment and storage solutions. Ofcom's medium size vans are used as a mobile radio monitoring platform which includes a vehicle mounted pneumatic mast used in radio monitoring operations. Ofcom required the supply and fitting of 1 mast per vehicle. The vehicles that require the masts to be installed are: Conversion Type 1- Land Rover Jaguar Defender 110 Diesel 3.0 D250 Hard Top S Auto - Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle Type 1 (Quantity 3 Vehicles) Conversion Type 2 - Renault Master E-TECH MM35 Panel Van E-Tech Advance MY24 87kw/h Land Rover Jaguar Defender 110 Diesel 3.0 D250 Hard Top S Auto - Mild Hybrid Diesel x3 As a minimum the masts must meet the following technical criteria. The Contractor shall be responsible for the supply and installation of all the stated equipment and hardware including electrical and mechanical work. Through roof mast solution required Mounted with upper and lower rotatable bearings Mast height to achieve a height of 8m above ground level Mast must be deployed using remote control device. Each section should be lockable. Ofcom require the mast to be capable of a minimum of 10Kg headload Rotating handle inside for mast movement Lockable lower bearing Mast cover which must be durable and secure 12v compressor and air exhaust and intake to be installed if possible underfloor Remote warning buzzer and lamp if handbrake is released during mast deployment Sufficient lubricant for 2 years or routine maintenance Mast adaptor to fit top section of supplied mast for fixing antennas Antenna mounting brackets to be supplied for mounting antennas vertical and horizontal Mast operating limitations data be displayed on or near the mast location in vehicle

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac7c131-91c6-45ed-8ba8-436e8ce35cac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OFCOM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 9HA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UPSHOT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50117000 - Vehicle conversion and reconditioning services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 10:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac7c131-91c6-45ed-8ba8-436e8ce35cac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ac7c131-91c6-45ed-8ba8-436e8ce35cac
  11th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

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