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Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Oct 2021 at 21:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence seeking the provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul, Afghanistan, under a limited tendering method. This contract, valued at 603,500 USD, focuses on telecommunications services and aims to facilitate communication between several sites in Baghdad. The contract was signed on the 31st of May, 2021, and was awarded to Afghan Wireless Communication Company. The procurement status is complete, having followed a rationale of limited competition due to technical constraints related to the availability of necessary infrastructure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services, particularly those with experience in providing data links and infrastructure development. Companies that own or have access to the necessary technical resources and networks to meet the contract specifications would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence and exploring partnerships with local providers may also enhance chances of successful bids within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul

Notice Description

Provision of E1 Data Links between a number of sites across Baghdad.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of E1 Data Links between a number of sites across Baghdad.

Options: 1 x 6 month Option included in Contract

Procurement Information

Following significant market research of providers of E1 links in Kabul, AWCC were found to be the only company who were able to meet the requirements of the contract as they own the only cables and ducts in Kabul that would make these links possible.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e738
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024522-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£603,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
will.pemberton101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AFGHAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

Further Information

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