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Mobile SIM Only Contract

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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27 Apr 2023 at 11:05

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19 Nov 2021 at 10:01

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29 Sep 2021 at 09:58

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Tender

20 Sep 2021 at 12:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has awarded a contract for a mobile SIM-only data and voice service under CPV classification code 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The three-year contract, with an optional one-year extension, was awarded to FluidOne Limited, a UK-based SME. The procurement followed an open procedure (below threshold) and concluded with the contract period starting from 25 November 2021 to 28 February 2026. The tender process was completed as per the timeline with the tender period ending on 7 October 2021.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for telecommunications and IT service providers, particularly SMEs, by providing them an opportunity to deliver essential communication services to a major national institution. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunication services and mobile network solutions to expand their professional portfolio and secure a stable, multi-year contract with a reliable client such as The National Archives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile SIM Only Contract

Notice Description

Mobile SIM Only Contract - The National Archives invites suppliers to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of a 3 year (plus 1 optional extension of 1 year) SIM only data and voice contract. Please follow the instructions given in the invitation to tender on how to apply.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f093b82-fb7a-4555-9998-479b77cad0b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dd933e-afd3-4f3f-a528-234aac192723
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,187 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 4-5 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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FLUIDONE

Further Information

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