Determination of number of bidders
11.—(1) After the last day for withdrawal, OFCOM shall determine the number of bidders.
(2) Where there are no bidders, OFCOM shall complete the award process by refunding to applicants who were not qualified, or withdrew in accordance with regulation 10, the initial deposits (where such deposits have not already been forfeited under regulation 27) but not any interest which has accrued on the deposits.
(3) Where there is only one bidder, OFCOM shall grant a licence in accordance with the procedure set out in Part 4 of these Regulations.
(4) Where the number of bidders is more than one, OFCOM shall grant licences in accordance with the procedure set out in Part 5 of these Regulations.
(5) OFCOM shall publish the identity of the bidders on their internet website along with a statement of whether OFCOM will proceed to grant licences in accordance with Part 4 or Part 5 of these Regulations.