Tender

PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY LISBON

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

22 Nov 2017 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for the provision of mobile telecommunication services to the British Embassy in Lisbon. This procurement falls under the telecommunications services category and is intended to support the UK's diplomatic mission in Portugal, ensuring robust communication systems for personnel both in the office and on business. The tender was published on 22nd November 2017 and is currently in the active stage as per the open procurement method. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st January 2018 and run until 1st January 2020, with tenders needing to be submitted before the deadline on 19th October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those offering high-quality mobile communication solutions. Companies that specialise in mobile services, data provision, and robust telecommunication infrastructure would be well-equipped to compete for this contract. Given the critical nature of the services required for the British Embassy, suppliers with a proven track record of supporting governmental or international organisations may find this opportunity especially relevant for business growth.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY LISBON

Notice Description

Corporate Services are a part of the British Embassy Lisbon which provides a range of central resource management and procurement services to the UK diplomatic Mission in Portugal.The UK diplomatic Missions in Portugal are part of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's global network of such offices in more than 170 countries tasked with protecting and promoting the UK's interests and values overseas, building alliances, networks and connections across the world.Robust and rapid communication systems are an essential business tool and speed of communications is essential. As personnel are frequently out of the office on business, access to good mobile telephony services, both voice and data, is therefore business critical.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3095c5e3-b892-45a5-be95-b7772f0f7726
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1adf5f8a-836c-41a4-bef2-71b1a34291b5
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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