Tender

Australia Mobile Phone Services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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Tender

13 Feb 2017 at 06:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking tenders for the provision of mobile phone services across the entire Australian geographical area, titled "Australia Mobile Phone Services". This procurement falls under the industry category of mobile-telephone services (CPV Code: 64212000). The tender period will conclude on 24th February 2017, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and running until 31st March 2019. Bidders should note that this is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to compete.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those with the capacity to deliver nationwide mobile phone solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria indicating that they are eligible for this contract. Companies with experience in providing cross-border communication services will find this tender particularly relevant, as will those capable of managing extensive service coverage in diverse locations, including British overseas territories and Europe.

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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-f4403031-7688-4d32-96dc-6e33bbb4c33e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70ae919a-b621-4096-b7e4-c6a1584584ea
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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