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PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY LISBON

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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23 Nov 2017 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the provision of mobile telecommunications services to the British Embassy in Lisbon, initiated by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This open procedure tender, classified under telecommunications services (CPV code 64200000), was concluded on 19th October 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1st January 2018 and running until 1st January 2020. The embassy is responsible for managing UK diplomatic missions in Portugal, necessitating efficient communication systems for personnel frequently working out of the office.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications companies, particularly those specialising in mobile services, to expand their clientele and service offerings within international diplomatic contexts. Businesses capable of providing robust mobile telephony solutions across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The emphasis on high-speed communication makes it an attractive prospect for companies looking to grow through collaborations with government sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY LISBON

Notice Description

Corporate Services are a part of the British Embassy Lisbon which provides a range of central resource management and procurement services to the UK diplomatic Mission in Portugal.The UK diplomatic Missions in Portugal are part of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's global network of such offices in more than 170 countries tasked with protecting and promoting the UK's interests and values overseas, building alliances, networks and connections across the world.Robust and rapid communication systems are an essential business tool and speed of communications is essential. As personnel are frequently out of the office on business, access to good mobile telephony services, both voice and data, is therefore business critical.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-86179f17-270d-4aac-9707-0a64a641786d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adb0735-b35c-4aab-8375-d2b39932ce82
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
23 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2020 2-3 years
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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH 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 MULTIM&EAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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