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Provision of Wide Area Network Service

FCDO SERVICES

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11 Feb 2025 at 14:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Services has completed the procurement process titled "Provision of Wide Area Network Service" under the industry category of Network Infrastructure (CPV 32424000). This selective procurement method involved a call-off from the CCS Framework Ref: RM1557.13 (G-Cloud 13). Located in Milton Keynes (MK19 7BH), this tender has progressed to the award stage, with key dates being the end of the tender period on 26 January 2025 and the start of the contract period on 27 January 2025, which will run until 31 December 2025. The total contract value is £193,521.6 GBP.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in network infrastructure services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The nature of the work, involving the provision of wide area network services, indicates potential growth for companies with expertise in network solutions and infrastructure. Given the scope and value of the project, businesses that can offer similar services could find this an invaluable reference for securing future contracts with public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Wide Area Network Service

Notice Description

Call off from CCS Framework Ref:RM1557.13 (G-Cloud 13)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78f9565a-bada-4d6a-9c2a-ae0198fcaf23
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a5c1ffb-7de5-4df9-9552-9222910b352e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£193,521 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£193,521 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 months
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
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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