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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for NSI Pilot Sites (British Council)

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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24 Nov 2022 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for NSI Pilot Sites (British Council) to Gateway Global Communications Limited. The contract, classified under telecommunications services, has a total value of £393,558. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period spans from November 3, 2022, to November 2, 2025, with the tender period ending on July 4, 2022. The location of the procurement is in London, England, and it falls under the services category.

This tender opportunity, awarded by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, can be beneficial for businesses looking to provide telecommunications services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable for this procurement. Businesses with expertise in network infrastructure and internet connectivity, especially those experienced in serving pilot sites, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract value, which focuses on services related to telecommunications, presents an opportunity for growth and collaboration between suppliers and the buying organisation.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for NSI Pilot Sites (British Council)

Notice Description

DPS mini-competition for Echo 2 pilot sites for British Council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0998193a-3a80-45dd-b4e5-dd40edb11071
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff48a7bc-c1c4-48d7-ba42-3836039c8d5b
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£393,558 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£393,558 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2022 - 2 Nov 2025 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
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

GATEWAY GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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