Regulation 56 Rerunning rounds
Paragraph (2) applies where a round is in progress and OFCOM determine that it is not possible to continue the round because of technical failure (or an event or circumstance with similar effect).
Where this paragraph applies, OFCOM shall—
take all reasonable steps to notify bidders of its determination under paragraph (1);
disregard the bids made in that round; and
resume the award procedure from the end of the previous round of the auction (or, if there was no previous round, from the start of the first primary bid round).
Paragraph (4) applies where OFCOM determine that it is not possible to continue the award process in accordance with the provisions of Part 5 of these Regulations because of technical failure (or an event or circumstance with similar effect).
Where this paragraph applies, OFCOM shall determine whether it is necessary in order to secure a fair and efficient outcome—
to disregard the bids made in one or more rounds; and
to resume the award process from the end of the latest round for which bids are not disregarded under sub-paragraph (a), or, where all bids are to be disregarded under that sub-paragraph, to resume the award process from the start of the first primary bid round.
Where paragraph (4) applies, OFCOM shall take all reasonable steps to notify bidders of its determination under that paragraph.