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title: "Winner determination & results verification for spectrum auction"
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# Winner determination & results verification for spectrum auction

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e424963-d41b-4d8a-b235-6a9be186274f

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by OFCOM, the UK's communications regulator, for a project titled "Winner determination & results verification for spectrum auction". This initiative falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services and is set to take place in London. The tender is currently active, with proposals due by 11 March 2019. The auction is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of the 2019/2020 fiscal year, with the contract period commencing on 8 April 2019 and concluding on 7 April 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, applicable above the threshold for public contracts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those experienced in algorithm testing and electronic systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, considering their expertise could be aligned with OFCOM's requirements. Furthermore, businesses engaged in technology and innovation can leverage their capabilities to offer solutions for this essential service, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth.

## Notice

Ofcom has a requirement for testing of the winner determination algorithms and verification of the final results of an electronic system designed to run an auction. We expect to hold the auction in FY Q4 2019/2020 to award licences for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172eb5bd-aab2-40b0-8fb8-59689b25d2da |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2019 - 7 Apr 2021 |
| 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 | 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 12:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172eb5bd-aab2-40b0-8fb8-59689b25d2da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172eb5bd-aab2-40b0-8fb8-59689b25d2da
  19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk

## Provenance

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