Tenders/Spectrum Licencing Solution

Spectrum Licencing Solution

Ofcom
Published: Nov 3, 2026
Updated: Nov 4, 2026
Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on SME development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Ofcom would like to engage with suitably experienced and skilled suppliers to deliver spectrum licensing activities. Ofcom welcomes responses from platform and product providers, specialist spectrum-technology suppliers, systems integrators, implementation partners and suppliers able to provide configurable, modular or bespoke capabilities. Respondents may cover all or only part of the capability landscape described within the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) document. This PME focuses on spectrum licencing systems, processes, data and operational capabilities used to deliver approved policy. It does not determine licencing policy strategy, including spectrum-management policy objectives, regulatory frameworks, licence products, licence conditions or regulatory obligations. This PME is being undertaken to inform Ofcom's procurement strategy and requirements. As the scope, contract structure, term and value have not yet been determined, any estimated contract value is indicative only. At this stage, Ofcom anticipates that the total value of any resulting contract(s) may be in the range of £2 million to £25 million, with the final value and duration to be informed by the outcomes of this market engagement and subsequent procurement planning. The PME will provide Ofcom with the opportunity to obtain insight into how potential Suppliers might approach delivery of the good(s)/service(s) in question and gain an understanding of the capabilities and interest from the market.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 104365-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ofcom

Ofcom has issued 96 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 78 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Consulting, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: November 4, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ofcom in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 104365-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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