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Mobile Telephony & Hardware 2026

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR

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18 Mar 2026 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Pensions Regulator in Brighton, England has completed a procurement process titled "Mobile Telephony & Hardware 2026," focusing on hands-free mobile telephones and wireless telecommunications systems. This selective procurement was conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The award was published on 18th March 2026, following an active status award on 11th March 2026, with the contract beginning on 19th March 2026 and concluding on 18th March 2027. The contract, valued at £101,726, covers delivery to various regions including the United Kingdom and worldwide territories, reflecting a strong commitment to expanding mobile telephony services across numerous locations.

This procurement offers substantial growth opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in mobile and wireless telecommunication services. The project’s completion with Vodafone as the awarded supplier exemplifies a rewarding partnership potential for businesses adept at managing contracts within established frameworks. While this agreement does not prioritise SMEs or VCSEs, companies possessing robust service delivery capabilities and international logistical strategies will find the terms conducive to fostering expansive market opportunities.

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Notice Title

Mobile Telephony & Hardware 2026

Notice Description

Award of Mobile Data, Telephony and Hardware (Handsets) agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3045d9a-0d08-42ef-9098-27950504f2b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3332d56e-e7d6-440b-b6d4-eb3291ee677f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32252100 - Hands-free mobile telephones

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,726 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£101,726 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2027 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
THE PENSIONS REGULATOR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 4DW
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
West Hill & North Laine
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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