Overview
The purpose of Tender No. IFT-11 is to concession the use, exploitation, and commercial exploitation of segments of the radio spectrum available in the 400 MHz Band for the provision of the Specialized Mobile Fleet Radiocommunication Service for a period of 20 years.
Approval Requirements
Established by law, all products, equipment, apparatus, or devices that utilize the Frequency Bands related to this Tender must be approved prior to installation and operation. This ensures compliance with the Guidelines for the Homologation of Telecommunications or Broadcasting Products, Equipment, Devices or Appliances, along with the Technical Provision IFT-015-2018, which outlines the Technical Specifications of Transmitter Equipment for the Specialized Mobile Radiocommunications Service of Flotillas.
Bidding Process
This tender has reached the second stage of evaluation, opinion, and issuance of Participation Certificates. By March 17, the regulatory entity will issue the Participation Certificate Agreement, or if necessary, an agreement stating the decision not to grant it.
Once the corresponding certificates of participation are issued and notified, the bidding process for the concession of segments of the radio spectrum within the frequency band 410-415/420-425 MHz will commence, marking the entry into the second phase of this procedure.
From March 27th to April 14th, the institute will notify relevant parties and verify compliance with the conditions for delivering the Certificate of Participation.
In relevant cases, the regulatory body will provide the decision not to grant the Certificate of Participation, along with the release of the Bid Bond, within this period.
Subsequently, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) will continue with the development of the Bid Submission Procedure, expected to begin on April 24th, 2023.
Additional Information
For detailed information, visit IFT Communication - https://www.ift.org.mx/sites/default/files/comunicacion-y-medios/comunicados-ift/comunicado30ift_4.pdf.