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Provision of Mobile Phone Services for British Embassy Manila

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

05 May 2025 at 02:35

Award Notice
Tender

24 Sep 2024 at 00:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, initiated a procurement process to acquire mobile phone services for the British Embassy in Manila. This contract falls under the telecommunications network industry category and spans various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender phase commenced on 24th September 2024, with a closing date set for 10th October 2024. The contract period was initially planned to start from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2026, leading to the awarding of the contract to Smart Communications on 21st February 2025, effective from 1st March 2025 until 28th February 2027.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the telecommunications industry seeking to deliver mobile telephone services on an international scale. The open procedure allows businesses to compete efficiently by providing a straightforward and accessible procurement process. Companies that possess expertise in mobile telecommunications and have the capacity to service multiple global locations will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's commitment to open and transparent procurement practices offers a valuable platform for businesses to establish and expand their operations internationally, fostering collaboration with a prominent governmental authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Phone Services for British Embassy Manila

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Phone Services for British Embassy Manila

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15512685-04f9-4d18-847b-2e4874d9c7e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,567 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,567 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMART COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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