---
title: "Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2022-01-19"
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# Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ec9a

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by OFCOM, involves a tender titled "Measuring Residential Fixed-Line Broadband Performance in the UK." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically in the CPV classification of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services. The tender is currently active, with bids due by 17th November 2021. The delivery location is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in areas such as data collection, analysis, and consultancy services, particularly those specialising in telecommunications and broadband technology. Companies that can offer innovative methodologies, including software-based solutions for performance measurement, will find this tender particularly appealing. With options to extend the contract for up to three additional years, businesses positioned to deliver high-quality services have ample opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with OFCOM.

## Notice

Ofcom has collected and published information regarding the performance of UK fixed broadband connections since 2008. We have previously used a hardware-based solution to do this, but we welcome suggestions for alternative approaches and are open to using other methodologies, including software-based solutions and those using a mixture of hardware and software.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ofcom has collected and published information regarding the performance of UK fixed broadband connections since 2008. We have previously used a hardware-based solution to do this, but we welcome suggestions for alternative approaches and are open to using other methodologies, including software-based solutions and those using a mixture of hardware and software.

Options: Options to extend the contract at Ofcom's sole discretion for three further periods of up to twelve months each.

Renewal: Options to extend the contract at Ofcom's sole discretion for three further periods of up to twelve months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001651-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £375,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAMKNOWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 22:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001651-2022
- 15 Oct 2021 at 21:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025901-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk
- https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml

## Provenance

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