A UK bond consolidated tape (CT) will collate data on transactions, such as prices and volumes, and brings together information on trades executed on trading venues and over-the-counter with a broker.
The CT will provide investors with high quality data on a timely basis, and ensure it is accessible in a cost-effective way. The FCA is committed to unlocking capital investment and liquidity.
We are starting the process of appointing a bond CT provider. We have published a Tender Notice[1], which sets out the key features of the procurement. The tender documents — an invitation to tender and a draft contract to be signed by the winning bidder — can be found on our procurement portal[2]. These set out what interested firms need to do to apply.
Those interested in bidding are invited to register on our procurement portal and submit any questions they may have on the tender documents. Applications for the first stage of the tender close on 25 April 2025.