Tender

Providing 2nd Internet Line Services to British Embassy in Kabul

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

01 Jun 2018 at 09:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a public procurement process for the provision of 2nd Internet Line Services at the British Embassy in Kabul. This tender, titled "Providing 2nd Internet Line Services to British Embassy in Kabul," is classified under the industry category of Internet services (CPV code 72400000) and aims to enhance the existing internet provision at the embassy for approximately 150 users. The tender period is set to close on 29th June 2018, with the contract period scheduled to commence on 15th September 2018 and last until 14th September 2020. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of participants to submit proposals.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in internet services, particularly Internet Service Providers (ISPs) that can offer reliable connectivity solutions. With the emphasis on enhancing internet speed and providing contingency services, companies that possess strong technical capabilities and experience in delivering internet solutions in challenging environments will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, the project could be of interest to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios in government contracts, especially those familiar with international service delivery standards.

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Notice Title

Providing 2nd Internet Line Services to British Embassy in Kabul

Notice Description

The Embassy currently receives a 50mbps service distributed to approximately 150 users throughout the Embassy compound. We are looking to add a second 50mbps service on one side of the compound, to enable us to increase our download/upload speed for all users, as well as contingency purposes. Additional information: Please refer the Project No. 1737 / ITT No 2365

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-24d6ada5-467e-41d7-ae02-065899a0cf9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b18d4a2e-78a1-45cc-aaae-562c1a9db03d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Sep 2018 - 14 Sep 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
NEW DELHI
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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