Award

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for UK

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Nov 2022 at 14:21

Tender

14 Mar 2021 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for "ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for UK" to The AdEPT Technology Group through a selective procurement method. The contract value is £61,560 GBP, with a contract period starting on 15th September 2022 and ending on 15th September 2025.

This award presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those providing telecommunications services, to engage with the global internet connectivity project initiated by the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office. The procurement is well-suited for companies interested in providing services related to network integration, MPLS and VSAT connectivity, secure internet gateway, and related areas, aiming to connect approximately 500 sites in 175 countries.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity for UK

Notice Description

DPS mini-competition for UK sites

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0dc8df4e-d687-43e8-a936-2b234c91beea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a975d9e-ba4c-43fb-8e36-20faae88cff9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
£61,560 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£61,560 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2022 - 15 Sep 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
Craig Wormleighton
Contact Email
echo2.dpsteam@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE ADEPT TECHNOLOGY GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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