Award

Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

07 Aug 2024 at 13:04

Tender

14 Dec 2022 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has conducted an open procurement process, culminating in the award of a contract for the provision of mobile telephony services to the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam. This procurement, classified under the CPV code 64212000 for mobile-telephone services, falls within the services category. The award, identified by the code 024871-2024, was made to Vodacom Tanzania, with the contract valued at £134,000 and signed on 1st March 2023. The tender was initially active, with crucial milestones such as the submission deadline on 20th January 2023 and the commencement of services on 1st May 2023, set to run until 30th April 2025, with a possible one-year renewal option.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication services, particularly those providing mobile telephony solutions with data, voice, and SMS capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises with expertise in delivering comprehensive mobile services can utilise this contract to showcase their capabilities and establish a foothold in the public sector in Tanzania. The procurement's open procedure highlights the importance of competitive pricing and service quality, making it an ideal opportunity for companies looking to expand their market presence and secure long-term government contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam

Notice Description

Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-038d51
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024871-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£134,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 2-3 years
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thabang.mokoena@fco.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

VODACOM TANZANIA

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