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PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY ANKARA

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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20 Mar 2018 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of mobile telecommunication services, specifically tailored for the British Embassy in Ankara. This contract, titled "Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Ankara," falls within the telecommunications services industry category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 19 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018 and will run until 31 March 2020. The services will support a total of 441 smartphones and British governmental devices, providing extensive national coverage.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in mobile service provision on an international scale. Companies with capabilities in robust mobile telephony services, including voice and data solutions, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the service includes provisions for international SMS and global data packages, businesses offering comprehensive communication solutions could particularly benefit from future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY ANKARA

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of mobile telecommunication services. BE Ankara requires delivery of robust mobile telephony service, both voice and data, providing national coverage for 441 smartphones, Blackberry and UK officially provided handsets, from which 254 users need International SMS Package and 275 users - Whole World Package (Tum Dunya).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6b80bcfc-2bd2-4b08-92e0-6ce424c9eada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e6a399e-fc66-4c5f-9681-ea418cee07b8
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
erika.benertaite@fco.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

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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