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title: "SMC Spectrum Monitoring Solution"
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# SMC Spectrum Monitoring Solution

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e15163e-853f-4f5a-a9f3-d84e92279543

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## Summary

OFCOM has awarded a contract for the SMC Spectrum Monitoring Solution, intended to upgrade the High Frequency Spectrum Monitoring capabilities of the Spectrum Management Centre. This contract, classified under the industry category of "Spectrum analyser" (CPV: 38433300), encompasses a comprehensive system for real-time and remote monitoring of radio spectrum activities, including historical data rollback, direction-finding, and GIS display integration. Valuable sectors and geographical coverage include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The contract initially spans 36 months, with the potential for two extensions of 12 months each, ultimately totalling up to 60 months. Significant dates include the tender period ending on 28 August 2024, with the contract period starting on 2 December 2024 and concluding on 1 December 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, notably for SMEs and VCSEs, as the procurement method used is an open procedure, encouraging diverse participation. Suitable businesses for this tender would include those specialising in advanced frequency monitoring technology, data analytics, GIS integration, and remote monitoring solutions. By engaging in this contract, businesses can leverage the opportunity to provide state-of-the-art solutions and services to a key regulatory body like OFCOM, enhancing their market presence and technical portfolio in the field of spectrum analysis and management.

## Notice

Spectrum Management Centre (SMC) Monitoring Solution. The SMC has a requirement for upgrading their High Frequency Spectrum Monitoring Solution (hereafter referred to as the solution). This solution will provide the capacity to monitor either in person or remotely real time radio spectrum activity, rollback historic spectrum events for up to 96 hours with a high level of resolution, audio quality and direction-finding information displayed on a Graphical Information System (GIS). The solution will include: - The new receiver(s)/software (excluding receiver and buffer/storage facilities) will be expected to encompass legacy antennas and fixed infrastructure already in service, current equipment configuration, mapping and measurements. The contract has been awarded an initial term of 36 month with the option to extend twice for a further 12 months giving a maximum term of 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6d4b1-97b8-45fd-9985-438b87422af9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,400,371 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,400,371 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNICATIONS AUDIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2024 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6d4b1-97b8-45fd-9985-438b87422af9
- 18 Jul 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877e7c43-889e-4762-96f7-3573d56dcca3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7b6d4b1-97b8-45fd-9985-438b87422af9
  4th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/877e7c43-889e-4762-96f7-3573d56dcca3
  18th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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