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Award

10 Jun 2026 at 08:46

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process facilitated by OFCOM, titled "Data SIMs," focused on acquiring SIM cards, specifically classified under the industry category of "SIM cards" with CPV code 31712112. Taking place in London, the goods are set to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands, among others. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from framework agreement GCA RM6261 Mobile and Voice. This tender progressed to the award stage on 5th June 2026, with the contract period spanning from 7th July 2026 to 6th July 2029. The contract value was GBP 45,900.

This procurement process presents considerable opportunities for businesses aiming to engage in telecommunications or tech infrastructure sectors. Especially small and medium-sized enterprises, which the process highlights as suitable contenders, can find business growth opportunities by supplying goods under existing framework agreements. Large-scale suppliers such as BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, who was awarded the contract, demonstrate the competitive environment of these procurement opportunities. Enterprises with capacity to scale and deliver on a multi-region basis would be well-positioned to benefit from pursuing similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Data SIMs

Notice Description

Data SiM cards Additional information: Let under framework GCA RM6261 Mobile and Voice framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2e979054-dc08-447d-a7bf-c6f5906c2b3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273483f2-5ed8-46f7-b934-7bd44f0268c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Jul 2026 - 6 Jul 2029 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
OFCOM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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