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Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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07 Aug 2024 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Mobile Telephony services to the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam. The contract, awarded to Vodacom Tanzania, falls under the industry category of Mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20th January 2023. The contract period extends from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 9th March 2023 and publicly announced on 7th August 2024.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for companies in the telecommunications services industry, particularly those operating internationally. While the awarded supplier is a large-scale enterprise, small and medium-sized telecommunication firms could find similar upcoming opportunities by keeping an eye on such international tenders. Businesses that can provide reliable and innovative mobile telephony solutions, particularly those that can cater to the needs of diplomatic missions and high commissions, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. This contract underlines the importance of robust and high-quality telecommunications services in supporting governmental operations abroad.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Telephony service to BHC Dar es Salaam

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17263c03-ddb6-4cc2-a822-919602a75baa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0680bc-f9c2-480f-ae16-3dc205ef502c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 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
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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
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

VODACOM TANZANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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