Regulation 22 Principal stage, assignment stage and grant stage

(1)

The process for the award of licences shall consist of the procedure set out in Part 6 (“principal stage”), the procedure set out in Part 7 (“assignment stage”) and the procedure set out in Part 8 (“grant stage”).

(2)

During the principal stage, OFCOM shall determine the total number of 2.3 GHz lots and the total number of 3.4 GHz lots which each bidder wins, but not the particular numbered 2.3 GHz lots and particular numbered 3.4 GHz lots.

(3)

Following completion of the principal stage, OFCOM shall determine the particular numbered 2.3 GHz lots and particular numbered 3.4 GHz lots that are to be assigned to the winning bidders in accordance with the procedure set out in the assignment stage.

(4)

Following completion of the assignment stage, OFCOM shall grant licences authorising the use of the frequencies determined in accordance with the grant stage.