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title: "ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners"
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# ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a7506c6-12b6-460e-bb3d-93aebd5b9f2f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves OFCOM undertaking a tender titled "ITT 04 2018: Clearing the 700 MHz band: Support Scheme for PMSE Equipment Owners," aimed at administering a grant scheme to support Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) equipment owners affected by the clearance of the 700 MHz radio spectrum band. This open procurement, classified under administration services, is based in London, England. The tender period concluded on 26 March 2018, with a total contract value of £4,000,000. The contract was awarded on 28 January 2019 to Equiniti Limited, with a contract period running until 27 November 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the administration of funding schemes and support services related to telecommunications and broadcasting equipment. Companies experienced in managing grant programmes or similar projects would find themselves well-positioned to compete. As this process involves navigating regulatory requirements and ensuring effective support for PMSE owners, firms with expertise in telecommunications or event management may especially benefit from engaging with the outcomes of this contract.

## Notice

The radio spectrum between 470 MHz and 790 MHz is used by Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) and Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) services. In November 2014, Ofcom published a statement setting out our decision to clear these services from the 700 MHz band (the part of the radio spectrum between 694 MHz and 790 MHz) and to reallocate the frequencies for mobile data. In October 2016 Ofcom published a further statement which set out our decision to accelerate the 700 MHz clearance programme by 18 months in order to release radio spectrum for mobile services in May 2020, instead of September 2021. Access to the band will cease to be available for use by PMSE from 1 May 2020 and we will not authorise use beyond this date. The UK Government has decided to fund a grant scheme to support PMSE equipment owners that have to vacate the 700 MHz band earlier than expected. Ofcom has agreed with Government to design and run a grant scheme to disburse the funds. Ofcom has a requirement for an Operator to administer the funding scheme for eligible PMSE owners and equipment. Additional information: Please go to https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml for the Invitation to Tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083064a-b39a-4a90-b553-c36b6d116623 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2019 - 27 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | RIVERSIDE HOUSE |
| 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 | EQUINITI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75100000 - Administration services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2019 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083064a-b39a-4a90-b553-c36b6d116623

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3083064a-b39a-4a90-b553-c36b6d116623
  12th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Link to Bravo for the ITT documents.

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