- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Portable Network Analysers
- Lot 2. Handheld Spectrum Analysers
- Lot 3. General Purpose Spectrum Analysers
- Lot 4. High Specification Spectrum Analysers including RF-IQ Recording
- Lot 5. Broadcast Analysers and Receivers
- Lot 6. Small Form Factor Vector Signal Generators
- Lot 7. Vector/Signal Generators
- Lot 8. RF Measurements Ancillaries
- Lot 9. Repair and calibration services
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
OFCOM
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://ofcom.bravosolution.co.uk
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework Agreement for the Provision of Spectrum Equipment, Ancillaries and Associated Services
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Ofcom is seeking to appoint suppliers to a framework agreement for the provision of spectrum equipment, ancillaries and associated services.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £3,750,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Portable Network Analysers
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
These can be battery operated and easily carried whilst in use. These devices are a vital part of the lab equipment, their primary function is to measure characteristics of antennas, RF components and cables. A network analyser creates a signal and characterises the devices that receive it, such as S-parameters, reflection coefficient, insertion, and return losses. These devices can either be a standalone Network Analyser or a spectrum analyser, that has a hardware addition that provide functionality as a Network Analyser (conforming to the requirements).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Handheld Spectrum Analysers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Handheld Spectrum Analysers are used to analyse the frequency spectrum within a specific frequency range. Used primarily in the field for in the detection and characterisation of known signals. Secondary use is identification and characterisation of spurious or unexpected signals. Handheld devices are nominally in the range 3 kg to 5 Kg . Operating in a temperature -10 to +55°C (14 to 131°F).
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
General Purpose Spectrum Analysers
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
These Spectrum Analysers are constrained in their top frequencies, analysis bandwidths and noise floor, relative to the most capable Analysers. Although limited in functionality compared to the high specification analysers, they are light weight, and have smaller form factor, convenient for mobile labs and basic lab work. Our work with spectrum analysers falls very roughly into two categories. We have the mainly lab-based work which involves in-depth analysis and recording of many different types of signals, to establish good measurement techniques and results. The second is mainly mobile based, this involves drive testing, antenna characterisation in an open area test site, and monitoring of our own transmissions on and off site, whether that be simple CW or wider band 5G for example.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
High Specification Spectrum Analysers including RF-IQ Recording
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
These Spectrum Analysers are top specification devices designed for the most demanding measurements. They are similar to the Benchtop analysers but will have: a wider frequency range 2Hz to >60GHz, lower phase noise, better sensitivity, faster scan rates and a wider internal analysis bandwidth up to >2GHz that allows for characterisation of the most complex radio systems. They are larger and heavier, designed to focus on top performance with high end processing power and associated cooling. They are less portable, and will use a lot of power during intensive measurements making them less suitable for field measurements.
These spectrum analysers must also have the ability to stream IQ data >1GHz to an associated, compatible recording device.
IQ Recording and playback systems allow the recording of raw IQ data streams at very high bandwidths, this enables the recording of complex signals, and the ability to playback in the lab. The playback maintains out of band emissions of the original signal and can be played back at any frequency. Some record and playback systems are dependent on additional hardware .i.e high specification spectrum analysers and vector signal generators.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Broadcast Analysers and Receivers
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 32310000 - Radio broadcast receivers
- 38433300 - Spectrum analyser
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A. Mobile FM Radio Analyser
B. Mobile TV Analyser
C. Wideband Monitoring Receivers
D. Compact Monitoring Receivers
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Small Form Factor Vector Signal Generators
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34999100 - Signal generators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
A Vector Signal Generator has the ability to be programmed to produce signals to a particular standard (i.e. 3GPP Release 15). Although limited in functionality they are a light weight (devices are nominally in the 5 kg to 15 Kg range), and have small form factor, practical for mobile labs, drone payload and basic lab work.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vector/Signal Generators
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 34999100 - Signal generators
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
These are high performance signal vector generators, our test requirements are having to develop with or in advance of emerging technologies, requiring; wider bandwidths, higher frequencies and increased system complexity. Capable of high frequency and bandwidth specifications, and capable of producing highly complex waveforms, being able to generate complex wideband signals needed for multi carrier and carrier aggregation applications. They have a large form factor and are suitable only to be deployed in a lab environment. Capable of producing simulated waveforms enabling our devices or systems to be tested using realistic signals with the highest signal integrity.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £2,666,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in days
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
RF Measurements Ancillaries
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 31214100 - Switches
- 31224400 - Connection cables
- 31711100 - Electronic components
- 32324310 - Satellite antennas
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
RF Measurements Ancillaries covers a wide variety of small items required to interconnect and set up test and measurement systems, across a wide range of frequencies, building electronic/RF interface/power supply boxes and general laboratory tools and consumables.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £167,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Repair and calibration services
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 50433000 - Calibration services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Ofcom engineers work on a varied range of projects that require critical and accurate measurements. The equipment we use covers a wide range of frequencies and technologies. We use this high-tech equipment in many varied environments from sensitive, noise minimised screened rooms to mountain peaks during inclement weather conditions. Ofcom works across the whole of the UK including Northern Ireland.
To maintain the level of accuracy in our work, we make sure that our equipment is up-to-date with their calibration and repair. However, since we have a wide range of equipment, our frequency of calibration is not the same for all. Whilst many are calibrated regularly, we also have assets that are only calibrated on demand by projects.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
48
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 39
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-021286
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
15 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
15 January 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Court of Appeal of England and Wales
London
Country
United Kingdom