Tender

Provision of Mobile Phones Services for the Canada Network

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

02 Sep 2025 at 20:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is seeking to procure mobile phone services for the Canada Network, with a contract lasting initially for three years, potentially extending to five years in total. Classified under the "Mobile telephones" industry category, this procurement opportunity involves services spanning multiple locations, including the British Oversee Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the UK, and other international regions. The process is currently at the Tender stage, with submissions due by 19th September 2025. The open procedure is being utilised for this procurement, allowing for broad participation above a certain threshold.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services to expand their reach within international markets, providing comprehensive mobile services to a governmental network. Although it is aimed mainly at large enterprises, given the scale and international nature of the contract, smaller businesses with unique service offerings or experience in similar large-scale projects could also find value in exploring this opportunity. Engaging in such a high-profile contract can enhance a company's portfolio and provide substantial exposure in the government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Phones Services for the Canada Network

Notice Description

The Canada Network is seeking a Mobile Phone Services Provider to establish a contract with an initial term of three (3) years, with the option to extend for up to two (2) additional one-year periods. If both extensions are exercised, the total contract duration would be five (5) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ad584462-3a67-4503-9a5d-8bf106324390
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aec38844-fa64-4562-91d2-89270f7734d4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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