Award

Server Room Container

OFCOM

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Award

13 Feb 2025 at 15:32

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM, the UK's communications regulator, has completed a procurement process for the supply of a "Server Room Container" classified under special-purpose mobile containers (CPV code: 34221000). This limited procurement method involved a competitive quotation process below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 6th January 2025 to S Jones Containers Limited for the amount of £41,948 GBP. The contract period spans from 22nd January 2025 to 31st March 2025. The goods are to be delivered to various locations including the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in manufacturing or supplying mobile container solutions. The competitive yet accessible procurement process makes it appealing for smaller businesses looking to collaborate with a prominent public authority like OFCOM. The contract’s international delivery scope also provides an excellent platform for companies seeking to expand their market reach beyond the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Server Room Container

Notice Description

Server Room Container

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04975891-00bc-43b5-81b8-b873415b137d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8268ff7d-eae2-47a8-88d2-91596d10b8a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34221000 - Special-purpose mobile containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,948 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,948 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
OFCOM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

S JONES CONTAINERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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