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Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British Embassy in Kingston

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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02 Feb 2022 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, which conducted a tender for the "Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British Embassy in Kingston." This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on wireless telecommunications systems. The procurement utilised an open procedure and was officially awarded to Digicel for a total value of £59,300. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2021 and will extend until 30 November 2025. The tender period concluded on 30 September 2021.

This opportunity can facilitate growth for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to the tender's inclusive suitability criteria. Companies that specialise in mobile telecommunications services and have experience with governmental contracts would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enabling them to expand their market presence and capabilities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British Embassy in Kingston

Notice Description

To award the Provision of Mobile Telecoms for the British High Commission in Kingston to Digicel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff5333f9-4532-48b1-a3f4-8d87f6c80485
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59d4ab78-adf6-4b55-a7ad-f004041eb2d3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 4-5 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 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 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

DIGICEL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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