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The Provision of Managed Wifi Services at Al Musannah

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Aug 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of Managed Wifi Services at Al Musannah", focusing on internet services for the UK Armed Forces at the Al Musannah Airbase in Oman. This procurement was classified under the services category and was conducted through a limited negotiated method without a public contract notice, justified by the unique technical requirements. The contract, valued at £246,000, was signed on 18 August 2021, with an initial duration of one year and options for two additional years.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in managed internet services, particularly those with the capacity to operate in overseas military contexts. The exclusive nature of the contract, awarded to Oman Telecommunications Company due to their capability to meet specific requirements, indicates a niche market for suppliers equipped to cater to the Defence sector. Companies with experience in providing technological solutions for military bases could find this a promising avenue for growth, as such contracts are often geared towards enhancing operational efficiencies within the armed forces.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Managed Wifi Services at Al Musannah

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence seeks to place a contract for Wifi Services for the UK Armed Forces at Al Musannah Airbase

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Ministry of Defence seeks to place a contract for Wifi Services for the UK Armed Forces at Al Musannah Airbase

Options: One (1) year + One (1) Option Year + One (1) Option Year

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence intends award a one year contract with option years (1 year + 1 Option year + 1 Option Year) to Oman Telecommunications Co to provide welfare internet Wi-Fi Services to the UK Armed Forces. In accordance with the provisions of The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 SI No. 2020/1319, this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 as amended (in particular by SI 2020/1319). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) and (iii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons and for reasons relating to exclusive rights. The service will be delivered overseas and the Secretary of State is constrained by the requirements of the host nation, only Oman Telecommunications Co are able to meet the requirement within the limits placed upon the Secretary of State.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d694
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020261-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beverley.finch679@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHWOOD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OMAN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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