Award

Australia Mobile Phone Services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Award

03 Aug 2017 at 04:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking mobile phone services through an open procurement process for its contract titled "Australia Mobile Phone Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically related to mobile-telephone services, and encompasses contractors who can provide coverage across the entire Australian geographical area. The tender was published on 3rd August 2017, with the tender period closing on 24th February 2017. The contract, valued at £120,000, commenced on 2nd August 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive mobile services in Australia. Companies that specialise in mobile telecommunications, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the award process makes it an ideal avenue for businesses looking to expand their presence in the international market.

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Notice Title

Australia Mobile Phone Services

Notice Description

Contractors must be able to provide a service that covers the whole of the Australian geographical area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e442b9a6-642b-4139-bc1a-83ab2168f67e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f02c81da-bfa2-4a25-bada-f8be4533f421
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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 OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.fisher@fco.gsi.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

VODAFONE GLOBAL ENTERPRISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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