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UK_2020_AME_Provision of fibre optic services

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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Award

09 Jul 2021 at 14:34

Award Notice
Tender

18 Dec 2020 at 14:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, based in London, is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of fibre optic services" for a project aimed at enhancing remote English teaching in Uruguay. This tender, classified under fibre-optic connections (CPV code 32561000), is currently in the award stage and was published on 18 December 2020. The tender period concluded on 18 January 2021, and the contract started on 16 February 2021, lasting until 17 February 2023. The value of the contract awarded is £82,253, and the work will be executed primarily in Argentina and Uruguay.

This opportunity is ideal for companies specialising in telecommunications and infrastructure development, particularly those with experience in providing fibre optic services. The scale of the project, which aims to support the educational needs of approximately 80,000 children, suggests a significant potential for partnerships and sub-contracting arrangements. Businesses that can demonstrate the capability to deliver robust and reliable connectivity solutions will find themselves in a strong position to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UK_2020_AME_Provision of fibre optic services

Notice Description

The supplier will be providing fibre optic connection to the Remote Teaching Centre in Buenos Aires to support the delivery of the Ceibal en Ingles, a remote English teaching project which utilises videoconferencing to reach 80,000 children aged 9-11 in over 550 primary schools across Uruguay. More information about the project here https://www.britishcouncil.org/partner/international-development/track-record/ceibal-en-ingles (Eng) and here https://www.britishcouncil.org/partner/international-development/track-record/ceibal-en-ingles (Esp). Robust and reliable fibre optic services are essential to the delivery of these classes. To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents. Additional information: Please note this is being advertised on behalf of the British Council in Argentina and the work will be carried out in Argentina and Uruguay. To express an interest and access the tender documents please click on the link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/britishcouncil If you have not already registered on In-Tend, you will need to do so before you can express an interest and access the documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d2fb0cac-c5af-4001-9b29-f61b487c2f62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9717f05a-fff5-4f15-b5de-3140bd5a230a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32561000 - Fibre-optic connections

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,253 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
28 Mar 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIANO TONI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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