---
title: "Software Upgrades and Test Mobile Phone Replacement for mobile coverage and performance measurement walk test system"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c16c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OFCOM"
published: "2026-07-01"
---

# Software Upgrades and Test Mobile Phone Replacement for mobile coverage and performance measurement walk test system

Buyer: OFCOM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c16c

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Ofcom, a public authority part of the sub-central government, for "Software Upgrades and Test Mobile Phone Replacement for mobile coverage and performance measurement walk test system" focused on the telecommunications industry. Located in London, the procurement stage has reached completion as per the latest update on 1st July 2026. This procurement was executed using a direct method, identified as "Below threshold - without competition." The awarded contract commenced on 1st September 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2027, with a gross value of £59,602.34.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications, particularly those adept at offering services related to repair, maintenance, and enhancement of mobile networks. With Rohde & Schwarz UK Ltd being the supplier, large-scale companies with expertise in state-of-the-art mobile infrastructure upgrades and testing could leverage such contracts to expand their service portfolio and strengthen their presence in the fast-evolving mobile technology industry. The contract, although completed, showcases the strategic importance for similar businesses to remain attentive to such tender opportunities for future engagements with Ofcom and similar authorities.

## Notice

Update of one mobile coverage and performance measurement walk test system. This consists of the upgrade of system software to support full measurement capability of current mobile networks. The existing test mobile user equipment (UE) hardware used with the system has also being upgraded to the latest consumer devices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061807-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,602 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROHDE & SCHWARZ |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 13:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061807-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061807-2026
  1st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ofcom.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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