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Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Lisbon - Awarded Contract

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Apr 2022 at 12:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy in Lisbon. The services are intended for the embassy staff, with an initial contract duration of 2 years starting from 1st April 2022, and an optional extension of an additional 2 years. The total contract value is approximately £42,198, classified under mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000). The procurement process followed an open method, with the tender period concluding on 11th October 2021.

This awarded contract represents a significant opportunity for telecommunications and service providers, particularly those with experience in delivering mobile services in international settings. Businesses specialising in mobile and communication technologies, especially those capable of managing accounts for governmental entities, could benefit from exploring similar contracts in such sectors. The extensive reach required, including potential service provision across British overseas territories and Europe, indicates a preference for established firms with a robust infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Lisbon - Awarded Contract

Notice Description

Mobile services for British Embassy Lisbon staff. The initial contract duration is for 2 years with an optional extension of 2 more years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51883d26-4940-43aa-9a42-5f78feb72ae0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61c7f475-1956-425d-a105-945d6e91ef23
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

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


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,198 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,197 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MEO - SERVIÇOS DE COMUNICAÇÕES E MULTIMÉDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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