Regulation 65 Assignment stage
(1)
Where there are no winning bidders following completion of the principal stage and either—
(a)
the pre-existing licence holder is not a bidder; or
(b)
the pre-existing licence holder is a bidder but did not apply for a replacement licence,
there shall be no assignment stage and no licences shall be granted.
(2)
Where—
(a)
there are winning bidders following completion of the principal stage; or
(b)
the pre-existing licence holder is a bidder and did apply for a replacement licence,
OFCOM shall assign lots in a single assignment stage round in accordance with the procedure set out in chapters 2 to 6.