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Spectrum Licensing Solution

Ofcom · published 5 Nov 2026

Tender expected
30 Sept 2027
Market engagement until
30 Nov 2026
Estimated value
£25,000,000 excluding VAT where stated
Procedure
Procedure not stated · above threshold
Contract dates
1 Jan 2031 to 31 Dec 2041
Where
UK-wide
Categories (CPV)
  • 48100000 Industry specific software package
  • 72212100 Industry specific software development services
  • 72212218 License management software development services

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 licensing 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.

Notices for this procurement

  1. 5 Nov 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice (update)105388-2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. 3 Nov 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice (update)104365-2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. 3 Nov 2026 · Preliminary market engagement notice104347-2026 (opens in a new tab)

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