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Spectrum Licensing System

Ofcom

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ofcom

Buyer Address: Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road, London, UKI44, SE1 9HA, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
24600000.0 GBP
Published
21 Jul 2025, 09:52
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
03 Aug 2025, 23:00
Contract End
03 Aug 2030, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
48100000 - Industry specific software package
Region
n/a
Awarded To
LS Telcom AG
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

As part of our statutory duties Ofcom is required under the Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act to authorise the use of spectrum by radio equipment. Unless such use of a spectrum band is explicitly exempt by regulation, use is authorised through the issuance of an appropriate spectrum license and collection of the required fees. This contract consolidates into a single contract a range of maintenance, support and development agreements for services related to Spectrum and Broadcast licensing.

Linked Documents

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Spectrum Licensing System

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