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Ofcom has a requirement for a calibration and maintenance service for its radio frequency test equipment. Background Ofcom is the communications regulator in the UK. We regulate the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate. We make sure that people in the UK get the best from their communications services and are protected from scams and sharp practices, while ensuring that competition can thrive. Ofcom operates under a number of Acts of Parliament, including in particular the Communications Act 2003. Ofcom must act within the powers and duties set for it by Parliament in legislation. Ofcom’s principal duty under the Communications Act is to further the interests of citizens and of consumers, where appropriate by promoting competition. Meeting this duty is at the heart of everything we do. Accountable to Parliament, we set and enforce regulatory rules for the sectors for which we have responsibility. We also have powers to enforce competition law in those sectors, alongside the competition and markets authority. Overview: Ofcom is responsible for managing civilian use of the radio spectrum. Our work involves releasing spectrum for new uses as well as developing policies to ensure that the spectrum is used efficiently. As the communications regulator we need to ensure that UK communications work for everyone and is of best interest to citizens and consumers. To achieve this, our 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 screen rooms to mountain peaks during inclement weather conditions. To maintain the level of accuracy in our work, we make sure that our equipment are up-to-date with their calibration and repair. However, since we have a huge 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. Ofcom works across the whole of the UK. Our equipment is based out of 5 regional offices and we also have field engineers that are based from their homes. We are looking for a supplier to manage the calibration and maintenance of the equipment described above. We may also require some specialised calibration of our equipment which would be required to be outsourced to specific third party-calibration houses, which we have relied on in the past. Finally, to keep ourselves up-to-date with the current technological advancements, new kits are added to our repository that are compatible with the current measurement requirements.