Award

CPG/9907/2023 for the dedicated internet service for the BE in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

03 Aug 2023 at 19:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for the dedicated internet service for the British Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, used an open procedure (below threshold) method. The contract period is set to start on August 7, 2023, and end on August 6, 2026. The tender period closed on June 26, 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents potential growth avenues for service providers in the internet services industry, especially those with expertise in delivering dedicated services to international entities like embassies. Businesses specialising in ISP services for diplomatic missions could find this tender well-suited for their capabilities. The contract value has been awarded to CPS Communicaciones under the trade name of Metrotel, with a total value of £31,323 GBP.

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Notice Title

CPG/9907/2023 for the dedicated internet service for the BE in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Notice Description

RFQ process for the dedicated internet services for the British Embassy in Buenos Aires. To accept the proposal from CPS Communicaciones under the trade name of Metrotel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-372cd21e-e7ec-4aaa-9490-d9176937d16a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a490db6-9393-42da-b1f2-fa78cc605dfd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,323 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
6 Aug 2023 - 6 Aug 2026 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

CPS COMMUNICACIONES- METROTEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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