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PROVISION OF PROVIDING 1st INTERNET LINE SERVICES IN BRITISH EMBASSY, KABUL

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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06 Jan 2020 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking providers for the "Provision of 1st Internet Line Services at the British Embassy in Kabul" as part of an open procurement process. This tender, classified under Internet services (CPV code 72400000), was awarded on 19th March 2019, with the contract running from 1st April 2019 to 1st April 2020. The tender period concluded on 14th December 2018. The project's geographical focus includes the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering internet services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete given the SME suitability designation. As the procurement method was an open procedure, it allows various suppliers the chance to tender. Companies with experience in providing reliable internet infrastructure, especially in overseas locations, would be well-suited to engage in such contracts, thereby seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF PROVIDING 1st INTERNET LINE SERVICES IN BRITISH EMBASSY, KABUL

Notice Description

PROVISION OF PROVIDING 1st INTERNET LINE SERVICES IN BRITISH EMBASSY, KABUL

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ae10d41-782d-4187-bfab-6ecdf0a7677c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88747381-a5bc-4515-b274-01bfc8d0a557
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£264,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 1 Apr 2020 1-2 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 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

UNIQUE ATLANTIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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