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title: "User acceptance and accuracy testing for spectrum auction software"
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buyer: "OFCOM"
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# User acceptance and accuracy testing for spectrum auction software

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f88a6042-389d-4506-b15d-8ca2216d8591

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "User acceptance and accuracy testing for spectrum auction software" is being conducted by OFCOM, located in London, England. This project falls under the industry category of systems and technical consultancy services. The current stage of the procurement is in the Tender phase, with submissions due by 8 March 2019. The contract is expected to commence on 3 April 2019 and continue until 2 April 2021. This open procurement procedure allows for a wide range of suppliers to participate in the bidding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in technical consultancy and software testing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as they can contribute effectively to the requirement for user acceptance testing on the electronic auction system’s user interfaces. Companies with experience in auction systems, software testing, or technical consultancy will find this tender particularly suitable for their expertise and capabilities, positioning them well for potential growth through winning this contract.

## Notice

Ofcom expects to hold an auction in FY Q4 2019/2020 to award licences for spectrum in the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz bands. Ofcom has a requirement for testing of an electronic auction system (EAS) designed to run an auction, specifically user acceptance testing on the user interfaces and that the EAS accurately implements the auction rules. For simplicity, we refer to this testing as "EAS testing".

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d9b64-ac9c-4c87-9981-82df75d88591 |
| 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 | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2019 - 2 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 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d9b64-ac9c-4c87-9981-82df75d88591

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d9b64-ac9c-4c87-9981-82df75d88591
  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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