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Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British Embassy in Brasilia

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

08 Jul 2021 at 22:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has recently completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British Embassy in Brasilia." This was categorised under the wireless telecommunications system industry and involved a total value of £75,000. The contract period commenced on 1 July 2019 and concluded on 30 June 2021. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender's submission period closing on 30 May 2019. The services were intended to be delivered to various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and across Europe, among others.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to explore similar contracts. Companies offering mobile telecommunications services can leverage this knowledge to position themselves effectively in future bids, as government contracts often follow similar procurement methods and standards. By understanding the dynamics of such awards, businesses can strategise their proposals to align with the needs of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office and potentially expand their market presence through government partnerships.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British Embassy in Brasilia

Notice Description

To award the Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the Embassy in Brasilia to VIVO.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c7e57663-baf4-4856-aee0-448b4e653f9f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b359b133-73e1-45b6-b4e8-b59e0ebb22a4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2021 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@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

VIVO/TELEFONICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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