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title: "Scoping Study of a Defence Controlled Dynamic Spectrum Access Concept."
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# Scoping Study of a Defence Controlled Dynamic Spectrum Access Concept.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b716a8b0-28e2-4575-b6d5-c75f48772721

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking to commission a tender titled "Scoping Study of a Defence Controlled Dynamic Spectrum Access Concept" in the military research and technology sector. This procurement, which has a total value of £10,000, employs a limited method with competitive quotations and is currently in the active stage. The deadline for tender submissions is 7 April 2022, with the contract anticipated to commence on 16 May 2022 and conclude by 8 July 2022. The location for delivery is in Corsham, South West England, with postal code SN13 9NR.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in military research, technology consulting, and similar fields to contribute innovative solutions related to spectrum sharing. Businesses experienced in economic analysis, regulatory compliance, and technology development will find this project particularly well-suited to their expertise, allowing them to engage with a significant government body while potentially enhancing their market presence.

## Notice

MOD's Defence Digital is seeking to commission a report which explores the feasibility of implementing a GC-DSA (Government-controlled dynamic spectrum access) approach to spectrum sharing, to explore an innovative potential solution to the difficulties currently faced with the lack of releasable Government spectrum. The report will need to outline the following: - How GC-DSA can work, including additional licensing tools that Ofcom might need - Potential pitfalls and solutions - Economic considerations and value to the UK economy of such sharing - Minimum spectrum availability in both bands/terms/duration of sharing - Desirability of locations of spectrum sharing - Definitions of terms under which spectrum would be shared

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b2973-c163-4e4d-add3-d92f5228b5a0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 May 2022 - 8 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2022 at 10:45 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b2973-c163-4e4d-add3-d92f5228b5a0
- 22 Mar 2022 at 13:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67ebf84-fb4d-4235-9d78-21e1ed61a84e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c3b2973-c163-4e4d-add3-d92f5228b5a0
  24th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c67ebf84-fb4d-4235-9d78-21e1ed61a84e
  22nd March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=53703
  To view the Tender documents, please click on the link below.

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