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title: "Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK"
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# Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6181d62a-1616-4675-847b-4fa09918b7cb

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by OFCOM for the contract titled "Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK". This tender falls under the category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, and is located in London, England. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period that ends on 17th November 2021. The contract duration is set for an initial two years, commencing on 20th December 2021, and may be extended for up to three additional years. The total value of the contract is estimated at £300,000, with a minimum threshold of £120,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in broadband technology solutions, particularly those offering innovative hardware or software-based methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the suitability criteria. Competing firms should have expertise in technical testing and consultancy services, and the potential to deliver effective performance measurement solutions in the broadband sector.

## Notice

Ofcom has collected and published information regarding the performance of UK fixed broadband connections since 2008. We have previously used a hardware-based solution to do this, but we welcome suggestions for alternative approaches and are open to using other methodologies, including software-based solutions and those using a mixture of hardware and software. Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of two years. At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to three further periods of up to twelve months each

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad2a0eab-3cc6-4e24-98a4-20e75c1c02c6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2021 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2021 at 12:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad2a0eab-3cc6-4e24-98a4-20e75c1c02c6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad2a0eab-3cc6-4e24-98a4-20e75c1c02c6
  15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk

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