Award

Mobile Phone Connections and Devices

UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Jan 2026 at 16:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, involves a completed award for "Mobile Phone Connections and Devices" in the industry category of mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000). This award notice, dated 29th January 2026, was concluded via a competition through Crown Commercial Services' NFC179 Mobile Voice and Data Services aggregation exercise. The contract spans a term of two years, commencing on 2nd December 2025 and ending on 1st December 2027, with options for extension. The procurement covers various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other international territories, with a contract valued at an estimated £250,000, excluding VAT. The procurement method is unconventional, and the tender stage has been marked as complete since 20th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunications and mobile technology. The UK Atomic Energy Authority's involvement signals a robust and reputable contracting entity. Furthermore, the contracting opportunity is marked as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for a diverse range of businesses looking to expand their market reach. Companies that can provide innovative and reliable mobile phone services and have the capability to service the specified regions will find this tender particularly appealing. The awarded contract to Virgin Media Business highlights the scale and potential for significant partnership opportunities within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Phone Connections and Devices

Notice Description

Mobile phones and connections. Competition via Crown Commercial Services NFC179 Mobile Voice and Data Services aggregation exercise. Term is two years with options to extend 2+1+1 = 4 years. All values are estimates and excluding VAT. phones will be called off during the life of the contract. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3768731f-fede-47db-882a-25a3b9cec3a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fac53-7607-407f-9395-1140d28af7cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORDSHIRE
Postcode
OX14 3DB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Sandford & the Wittenhams
Westminster Constituency
Didcot and Wantage

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

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