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Provision of SIM Cards for British Forces Gibraltar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

24 Feb 2023 at 08:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, representing British Forces Gibraltar, has awarded a contract for the provision of approximately 100 mobile phone SIM cards. The contract, with a value of around £230,000, was signed on February 23, 2023, and is set to commence on April 1, 2023. The tender process was completed under a limited procurement method, with negotiations conducted without publication of a contract notice.

This opportunity presents potential for business growth for companies capable of supplying mobile SIM cards with a Gibraltar international dial code. Small to medium-sized enterprises in the telecommunications industry or those specialised in providing SIM cards may find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The contract offers a 3-year initial term with the option to extend for an additional two years, providing stability and growth opportunities for the chosen supplier.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of SIM Cards for British Forces Gibraltar

Notice Description

British Forces Gibraltar requires mobile phone SIM cards for calls, text and data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

BF Gibraltar requires approximately 100 SIM Cards with calls, texts and data to support operations. Phone numbers supplied must have the Gibraltar international dial code (+350) and retain current phone numbers.

Options: Initial contract term 3 years with additional 2 x 1 year options.

Procurement Information

British Forces Gibraltar, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Gibtelecom Ltd for the supply of approximately 100 mobile SIMS for users based in Gibraltar, including calls and data packages. The contract will be for 3 years with a further two, 1 year options and have a value of approximately PS230k. 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 (as required by in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 32(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons. This is because Gibtelecom Ltd is the only supplier able to provide SIMS with a phone number with a Gibraltar International Dialling Code (+350), thereby allowing current numbers to be retained.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03aba3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005498-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
thomas.stanway101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
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

GIBTELECOM

Further Information

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