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Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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22 Dec 2023 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office awarded a contract for the provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana. The contract, valued at £87,905.39 GBP, has a duration of 2 years with a possible extension of another 2 years. The procurement method used was a Competitive quotation (below threshold) under a limited approach. The tender period ended on 25th September 2023, and the contract period is from 20th December 2023 to 19th December 2025. The award was granted to Vodafone Albania Sh.A, and the buying organization is the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office located in London, England.

This contract for Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications industry, specifically those offering mobile services. Companies with expertise in providing telecommunications services, especially in the UK and overseas territories, can benefit from competing in this tender. The contract's competitive quotation process and notable contract value make it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service provisions within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana staff. A contract is for 2 years with an optional extension of further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e9d6cd8-1f1c-48b4-ba98-4b9b3e95ecc1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£87,905 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,905 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2023 - 19 Dec 2025 2-3 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

VODAFONE ALBANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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