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Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana - Awarded

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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09 Dec 2021 at 08:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of mobile telecommunication services to the British Embassy in Tirana. This contract, which amounts to £46,389.53, will support the embassy staff over an initial period of two years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, using competitive quotations below the threshold. The award was made on 6 December 2021, marking the start of the contract period, which will run until 5 December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly for those capable of providing mobile services to international organisations. Companies with experience in delivering mobile solutions, especially in complex environments or overseas placements, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature. The successful supplier, Vodafone Albania, exemplifies the type of established telecom company that meets the requirements for such embassy contracts, signalling potential pathways for growth within this niche market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana - Awarded

Notice Description

Mobile services for British Embassy Tirana staff. An initial contract of 2 years with an optional extension for further 2 years (2+2).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5db8b-c71e-437a-a4ca-edb014fc20f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£46,389 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,389 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2023 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
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AE
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 ALBANIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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