This NCEC Resolution No. 194 of April 29, 2026, establishes a clear mechanism for the allocation of limited numbering resources (network codes, service codes, short numbers) through transparent tender or auction procedures. The document defines the rules for the preparation, organization, and conduct of the selection process, as well as the criteria for determining winners. The main objective is to ensure competitive access to a technically limited resource when demand for it becomes critical (reaching 90% of the National Numbering Plan). The procedure guarantees equal conditions for all business entities and establishes clear time limits for each stage of the process.
**Structure and Main Provisions:**
The procedure consists of six sections covering the entire lifecycle of the process: from general provisions and the formation of the Tender Committee to the rules for submitting applications, conducting bidding, and appealing results.
* **Key changes:** A differentiated approach has been introduced: short numbers (e.g., social numbers such as 116) are allocated via tender, whereas network codes and commercial numbers are allocated via auction.
* **Procedural innovations:** Conducting multiple tenders simultaneously under a single protocol is permitted to optimize time. A clear algorithm of actions has been established in the event of a winner’s failure to pay (transitioning to the next participant or continuing the auction).
**Important Provisions for Practical Use:**
1. **Selection Criteria:** For auctions, the primary criterion is the highest price; for tenders, it is a combination of indicators (resource utilization timelines, planned number of users, and technical capabilities).
2. **Transparency:** All committee decisions, registers of participants, and results are subject to mandatory publication on the NCEC’s electronic regulatory platform.
3. **Protection of Interests:** Participants have the right to request clarifications regarding documentation up to 10 days before the deadline, as well as the right to appeal committee decisions in court.
4. **Important nuance:** If only one participant submits an application for a lot and meets all requirements, they may be declared the winner without holding a formal bidding process.
*Note: This act regulates access to limited state resources in the field of electronic communications, which is critically important for the market.*
