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Spectrum Monitoring Solutions

Ofcom · published 16 Sept 2026

Tender expected
1 Jun 2027
Market engagement until
23 Sept 2026
Estimated value
£20,000,000 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Procedure not stated · above threshold
Contract dates
1 Jun 2028 to 31 May 2033
Where
UK-wide
Categories (CPV)
  • 32500000 Telecommunications equipment and supplies
  • 32522000 Telecommunications equipment
  • 50330000 Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

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.

Notices for this procurement

  1. 16 Sept 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice (update)087707-2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. 10 Sept 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice (update)085969-2026 (opens in a new tab)

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