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MOBILE HANDSET REFRESH (IPHONE V2)

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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06 Jan 2022 at 16:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has awarded a contract for the Mobile Handset Refresh (iPhone V2) project, classified under the mobile telephones industry category. This procurement process was conducted as a Further Competition under the Crown Commercial Services "Technology Products and Associated Services" framework (RM6068), Lot 2: Hardware and Associated Services. The contract, valued at £5,544,300, was signed on 24 December 2021, with delivery to take place in the UK following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile telecommunications and related accessories, particularly those equipped to supply large quantities, such as 10,000 mobile devices, to government clients. Companies like Insight Direct (UK) Ltd, which has already been awarded the contract, show that established firms may benefit from similar projects. Emerging suppliers with innovative mobile solutions or niche offerings in accessories may also find suitable avenues to compete for future government contracts within this category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MOBILE HANDSET REFRESH (IPHONE V2)

Notice Description

Mobile device refresh for the FCDO. Requirement includes related accessories.

Lot Information

Lot 1

10,000 iPhone 12 to refresh the FCDO's existing mobile estate.

Procurement Information

Contract awarded via a Further Competition conducted under the Crown Commercial Services "Technology Products and Associated Services" Framework (RM6068), Lot 2: Hardware and Associated Services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030800
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000363-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,544,300 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 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
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
David Waddell
Contact Email
david.waddell@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

INSIGHT DIRECT (UK

Further Information

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