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ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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30 Jan 2024 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in London, England has awarded a Call Off Contract via a competitive process for "ICT: Network: Internet Connectivity" services under their "Global Internet Connectivity Services" dynamic purchasing system. The contract, valued at 79838 GBP, was awarded to COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The contract period is from May 9, 2023, to May 8, 2026, with the tender period ending on January 25, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those focusing on Internet networks. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses aiming to provide network-related services to government organisations, especially in the ICT sector, are encouraged to consider participating in similar future procurement opportunities from the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office.

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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-c473e0ef-16f7-4f4f-a1d4-47e0769982a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3066d5c-20bf-47bb-b54a-7426c3091473
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32412110 - Internet network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,838 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,838 Under £100K
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

COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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