Tenders/Spectrum Monitoring Solutions

Spectrum Monitoring Solutions

Ofcom

Published: Sep 16, 2026

Updated: Sep 16, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the information and communication technology, finance and banking, governance and public administration and Monitoring Evaluation sectors, with a focus on Software, Public Finance and Investment. 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 the supply of goods in the information and communication technology sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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 is undertaking this market engagement to understand how available spectrum monitoring systems, software and supporting services could help define and deliver Ofcom’s future monitoring capability. This will inform the ongoing Spectrum Monitoring Strategy and Systems Review, future strategic options, potential investment cases and future procurement considerations. The focus of this engagement is therefore not simply replacement of existing equipment on a like-for-like basis. Ofcom is seeking to understand the market for modern spectrum monitoring capability, including software-based monitoring platforms, remote operation, automated alerting, spectrum data storage and retrieval, direction-finding integration, analytics, and options that could support both current operational work and future evidence-led spectrum management. We anticipate a budget range for future equipment to be between £5m - £20m.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 087707-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ofcom

Ofcom has issued 78 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 66 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 Contracts Finder and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: September 16, 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 Supplies 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 087707-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.