Tender

Providing Satellite T.V. Services in British Embassy, Kabul

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

06 Jan 2020 at 09:09

Tender Notice
Tender

19 Nov 2018 at 11:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking a contractor for the provision of Satellite T.V. Services at the British Embassy in Kabul. This opportunity, titled "Providing Satellite T.V. Services in British Embassy, Kabul", falls under the television services category and is part of an open procurement process. The tender period was scheduled to end on 18 December 2018, with the contract expected to start on 1 March 2019 and conclude by 28 February 2021. As of 19 November 2018, the tender was active and available for interested parties to apply, necessitating registration on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal for participation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those specialising in satellite services. Companies that can provide reliable, high-quality satellite TV solutions, along with essential support services such as 24/7 customer assistance and routine maintenance, will be well-positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises and those with a focus on innovative technology, such as internet-based TV services, may find this tender especially suitable for expansion in international markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing Satellite T.V. Services in British Embassy, Kabul

Notice Description

The British Embassy in Kabul represents the British Government in Afghanistan. It is headed by the British Ambassador to Afghanistan, who is the representative in Afghanistan of Her Majesty the Queen. The contractor will be required to provide 24/7 satellite service and support to the British Embassy. The contract will cover the provision of services for all staff accommodation and office space. A reliable, good quality Satellite TV service is essential for staff welfare and official use at the Embassy. Requirement - A wide range of English language channels, including Sports, Movies, News and Entertainment. Some regional/local channels, in particular news channels. - New Satellite dish/cabling equipment. - The option for internet based TV services. - A 24/7 call-out service, with the expectation that repairs are carried out the same day. - A routine service visit at least once per month. - Completions of a service register by the contractor, which is monitored monthly by the Authority. - Responsible for the upkeep of the "TV shack", situated on the Egyptian site. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 1990, ITT 2705 : Providing Satellite T.V. Services in British Embassy, Kabul How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c90acb51-caf9-4476-b60b-1a2b578a7aa1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9468aad-e6b3-493a-ac05-f21a0dd20abc
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92220000 - Television services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELHI
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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