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Expo 2025 Osaka - Telecommunication Services

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE

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18 Mar 2025 at 11:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Business and Trade has awarded a contract for telecommunication services in the context of Expo 2025 Osaka. The contract, aimed at the UK Pavilion, involves the provision of a 1Gbps dedicated fibre connection with guaranteed upload and download speeds, as well as 24-hour business customer support and rapid resolution times for service failures. The industry category for this procurement falls under Telecommunications equipment and supplies (CPV 32500000). This direct procurement was a single tender action falling below threshold, culminating in the award announced on 18 March 2025, following the tender period that ended on 4 July 2024. The services will be rendered from 20 December 2024 to 31 October 2025 in Japan.

This contract provides an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-speed fibre optic connections and related telecommunications services. Given the specific requirements for rapid, reliable, and dedicated internet services, large-scale telecommunications providers with substantial experience in servicing international events would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Companies equipped to offer robust support and quick issue resolution will find this project aligns well with their service offerings, potentially paving the way for further opportunities in high-profile events and international collaborations.

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Notice Title

Expo 2025 Osaka - Telecommunication Services

Notice Description

Contract award Notice for Expo 2025 Osaka - Telecommunication Services The UK Pavilion will require telecoms from around January 2025 until 31 October 2025. The UK Pavilion will require: * 1Gbps dedicated fibre connection with guaranteed upload and download speeds. * Rapid resolution should the service go down at any point (24-hour business customer support services and guaranteed resolution times for any service failure)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-448a5b4e-e902-475b-aa7b-fa98716c3e24
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab26bd4-eaea-437b-8122-70d6910a8015
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£48,904 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£48,904 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 31 Oct 2025 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS AND TRADE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ellie.wallace-shillitoe@businessandtrade.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

NIPPON INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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