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Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul - Redacted Contract

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Oct 2021 at 14:21

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul - Redacted Contract." This procurement falls within the telecommunications services industry category, with a contract value of £603,500. The procurement stage is now complete, having begun with the tender process that closed on 30 June 2020, and the contract period extends from 1 July 2020 to 31 May 2021. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the delivery includes addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in telecommunications services. Companies equipped to handle international telecommunications needs and those familiar with providing services in developing regions, such as Afghanistan, will find this a suitable tendering opportunity. Engaging with this procurement can facilitate growth by allowing specific businesses to expand their portfolio and experience in strategic areas of government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul - Redacted Contract

Notice Description

Publishing Contract Documents for Transparency

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3252356c-fee4-41d5-a78c-512826b4cef4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e0e80-fbdf-4758-9d9a-842e4a3998f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£603,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£603,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFGHAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

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