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CEFAS25-15 Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity

CEFAS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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19 May 2025 at 13:23

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16 May 2025 at 04:19

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15 May 2025 at 11:48

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract titled "CEFAS25-15 Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity" was conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The initiative falls within the industry category of mobile-telephone services and is classified under CPV code 64212000. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process, now in the award stage, had its period end on 14th November 2024, with the contract running from 18th November 2024 to 17th November 2026. The contract was awarded to Vodafone UK Ltd, with a total value of £150,000, and has coverage in several regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those that can supply mobile voice services and mobile data connectivity solutions on a large scale. Although the opportunity is not sized particularly for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses or those aligned with Vodafone UK's capabilities may find success in competing for similar contracts. Companies that have developed robust frameworks for international service provision across diverse geographical locations would be well-suited to pursue business growth through engagements of this nature, positioning themselves as indispensable partners to government agencies and organisations like CEFAS.

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Notice Title

CEFAS25-15 Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-82be36f1-dfae-4be4-aaab-0b1f5dcfa346
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb49f6b8-4973-450f-aaa8-1c190fa753b0
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2026 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
CEFAS
Contact Name
Giovana Cousseau
Contact Email
procure@cefas.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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