Award

Providing 40Mbps Microwave Internet Service (1:1) to ex-DFID at BEK

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

20 Oct 2021 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently involved in a completed public procurement process for the provision of a 40Mbps Microwave Internet Service (1:1) at ex-DFID in BEK. This tender falls under the internet services category (CPV code: 72400000) with a total contract value of £104,000. The procurement method was a direct single tender action, and the contract period commenced on 1 April 2021, concluding on 31 March 2022. The award for this contract was published on 20 October 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and internet services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in internet provisioning and have a proven track record in delivering reliable connectivity services would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Such contracts can help to expand service offerings and strengthen client relationships within the UK and overseas territories.

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Notice Title

Providing 40Mbps Microwave Internet Service (1:1) to ex-DFID at BEK

Notice Description

Providing 40Mbps Microwave Internet Service (1:1) to ex-DFID at BEK

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bde044c2-456d-458a-943a-4e0e3fe7c5cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8572a4d4-c6ff-4452-987f-84ca393cf957
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
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
Sachin Khedekar
Contact Email
sachin.khedekar@fco.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIQUE ATLANTIC TELECOM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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