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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2024 at 09:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a call-off contract under the "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system for ICT network internet connectivity services. The contract, valued at £1,382,830 GBP, was awarded to Gateway Global Communications Limited. The procurement method used was selective, with the tender period ending on January 25, 2023. The contract period will run from May 9, 2023, to May 8, 2026.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses providing internet network services to the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are specifically welcomed to compete for this contract. The buying organisation, the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office based in London, England, is seeking suppliers who can meet the requirements for internet connectivity services. Interested businesses with expertise in this area should consider applying.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Call Off Contract awarded via a further competition conducted under the Authority's "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-088a2b91-73e7-44f0-adea-5c45270cd193
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5a3ad9-1349-4f47-9350-81101a9fb6bf
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,382,830 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,382,830 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2023 - 8 May 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GATEWAY GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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