--- title: "Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFCOM" published: "2023-07-20" --- # Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network Buyer: OFCOM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2950743f-e537-4906-91fa-5b42e3386d7e.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contracting opportunity titled "Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network" involves OFCOM, the buying organisation based in London, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the industry category of Networks and Telecommunications. It is currently in the planning stage, with key milestone dates including the engagement end date on 30th August 2023. Businesses, particularly in the telecommunications and consultancy sectors, are encouraged to engage through Ofcom's Jaggaer portal to provide insights on mobile coverage solutions. This tender offers SMEs and VCSEs an opportunity to engage with OFCOM and potentially contribute to shaping future policies related to mobile coverage on the UK rail network. Companies specialising in telecommunications equipment, consultancy services, and research and development are well-suited to participate. The deadline for submitting responses to the market engagement exercise is 30th August 2023. By registering on Ofcom's Jaggaer portal, businesses can access the necessary information to potentially secure future business opportunities with OFCOM. ## Notice Ofcom is undertaking a piece of work to investigate the different options that are available to us (including, but not limited to, in-carriage scanners and crowdsourcing) to help us and the Government better understand mobile coverage and performance across the UK rail network. The aim of this exercise is to elicit input from suppliers that will allow us to understand and evaluate the different options available to us and make decisions on potential future work. Ultimately, Ofcom is interested in gathering information that is of a sufficient quality and reliability that it could provide a potential foundation for policy makers to robustly understand the current extent and quality of coverage along the national rail network, including in-carriage. We're also keen to understand how this can be reported to consumers. The engagement document and instructions in how to engage with this request can be accessed by logging in to Ofcom's Jaggaer portal https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and search for 'itt_1380 - Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network (RFI)'. Organisations not registered can simply visit https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click 'Register Here'. Registration should take no longer than 10 minutes. Please note that undertaking this Market Engagement exercise does not commit Ofcom to any particular course of action, including undertaking a subsequent procurement process. This is an information gathering exercise. Additional information: The deadline for submitting responses to this market engagement exercise is 17:00 on 30th August 2023. These should be submitted via Ofcom's Jaggaer portal https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and search for 'itt_1380 - Mobile coverage reporting on the rail network (RFI)'. Organisations not registered can simply visit https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ and click 'Register Here'. Registration should take no longer than 10 minutes. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ae41aa-7f08-4458-b88d-c25b524bcc1c | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Aug 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 32400000 - Networks - 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies - 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Jul 2023 at 09:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ae41aa-7f08-4458-b88d-c25b524bcc1c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/65ae41aa-7f08-4458-b88d-c25b524bcc1c 20th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/ Ofcom etendering portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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