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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2024 at 09:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract titled "ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity" for Internet network services. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract value is £1,905,949.2. The contract was awarded to BLUE PLANET NETWORKS LTD. The tender period ended on 25th January 2023, with the contract lasting from 9th May 2023 to 8th May 2026. The location for this procurement is London, England.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, especially SMEs, in the ICT industry focusing on Internet connectivity services. Companies providing network solutions and IT services, particularly those specialising in Internet network technologies, should consider competing for this contract. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's dynamic purchasing system creates a platform for qualified suppliers to participate in similar future opportunities within the ICT sector.

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Notice Title

ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Call Off Contract awarded via a further competition conducted under the Authority's "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97d8a82e-9e05-4b33-8553-2cd0594c5300
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e58fd7b-0449-4276-a0bb-944d58d3a158
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,905,949 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,905,949 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
8 May 2023 - 8 May 2026 3-4 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1 2AH
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE PLANET NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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