Award

Provision of Mobile telephony devices and airtime

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

14 Mar 2023 at 13:01

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Provision of Mobile telephony devices and airtime. The procurement method used for this selective contract was Catalogue purchase. The contract value is £119,166 GBP, with a contract period starting on 1st September 2022 and ending on 1st March 2023. The award was made to Vodafone, with the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation located in Aldermaston, Reading, England. The closing date for the tender period was 25th August 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the telecommunications industry, particularly those providing mobile phones and airtime services. Companies offering similar goods and services like Vodafone could compete for such contracts. The Ministry of Defence's contract indicates a preference for selective procurement processes, which may suit companies with established catalogues. Understanding the specific requirements and deadlines outlined in the contract, businesses can tailor their proposals to align with the Ministry's needs and potentially secure future contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile telephony devices and airtime

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile telephony devices and airtime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8b1968e8-27ee-40ac-90f7-34d9dce9abab
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac4512f-df0e-4a06-80cf-4ed9d6129979
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Catalogue purchase
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,166 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,166 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2022 - 1 Mar 2023 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
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG7 4PR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Aldermaston
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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