Published date: 15 October 2021
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services - 71600000
Location of contract
London
Value of contract
£120,000 to £300,000
Procurement reference
tender_287148/1003920
Published date
15 October 2021
Closing date
17 November 2021
Closing time
5pm
Contract start date
20 December 2021
Contract end date
31 December 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
Any contract(s) awarded following the conclusion of the tender process will be for an initial duration of two years. At Ofcom's absolute discretion, the contract may be extended for up to three further periods of up to twelve months each
About the buyer
Contact name
Hayley Watson
Address
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
England
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Closing: 17 November 2021, 5pm