Tender

Providing 1st Internet Line Services in British Embassy, Kabul

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

18 Nov 2018 at 04:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Providing 1st Internet Line Services in British Embassy, Kabul". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to Internet services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 14 December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2019 and last until 29 February 2020. Prospective suppliers must register through the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal to access the tender documents and submit their proposals.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in Internet service provision, particularly those with experience in delivering high-speed connectivity solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and innovation within the sector. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in providing robust Internet services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to extend their market reach in a high-profile governmental context.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Providing 1st Internet Line Services in British Embassy, Kabul

Notice Description

The Embassy currently two lines services approximately 150 users throughout the Embassy compound. We are looking for an efficient, reliable 100 mbps service on one side of the compound, to enable us to increase our download/upload speed for all users. 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 1989, ITT 2701 : Providing 1st Internet Line 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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee22d632-e4d8-4345-a784-6e9f341ba8f3
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
Swati Gupta
Contact Email
swati.gupta@fco.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEW DELI
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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