The consultancy task for which tenderers are invited concerns consultancy to be provided to the Danish Business Authority in connection with the preparation and holding of the upcoming 1800 MHz auction in 2016. The consultancy task also includes adaption of auction software for the purpose of achieving an optimal process in relation to preparing, adapting and conducting the 1800 MHz auction. This shall be made in accordance with the objectives set in the current frequency legislation.

The following main activities of the 1800 MHz auction should be included in the description of the consulting services:

1. Preparing a detailed time schedule and project management;

2. Assessing market opportunities and demand for the use of the 1800 MHz frequency band;

3. Analysis regarding coverage requirements;

4. Participation in meetings with the industry;

5. Drafting an Information Memorandum (IM) and other auction documents;

6. Assistance in connection with public consultations;

7. Preparing information material and reporting in relation to the working group;

8. Consultancy on choosing an auction format and specification of rules regarding bidding in the auction etc.;

9. Adaptation of the auction software for the auction and implementation thereof, including installation of the necessary software at the Danish Business Authority, and training of the bidders and the working group;

10. Preparing and implementing the auction, including how to use the auction software and how to deal with bids submitted;

11. Preparing an evaluation report;

12. Ad hoc consulting services.

The selected consultant shall cooperate with the Danish Business Authority in preparing, adapting and carrying out the 1800 MHz auction and when performing the task, it may be relevant for the selected consultant to involve relevant stakeholders.

It is noted that the consulting services and electronic web-based auction software (no. 1-11) are the main activities in this tender but might to a lesser extent (in the estimated order of 10 % of the total tasks) also include ad hoc consulting services (no. 12) if the Danish Business Authority decides that there are a need for ad hoc consulting services.

The consultancy assignment will not include legal aspects bearing on the auction, as it is expected that this part of the project will be handled by the Danish Business Authority.

Please find more information in the tender documents.