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Landline and Internet Services Italy Network

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

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25 May 2023 at 12:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office in the United Kingdom has recently awarded a contract for "Landline and Internet Services Italy Network" in the services category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract involves providing fixed telephony lines for offices in Rome, Milan, Holy See, and some residential properties. The buyer organisation sought these services due to the essential need for a reliable internet and fixed telephone connection. The contract was awarded to TELECOM ITALIA SPA (TIM) for the amount of £300,000, signed on April 27, 2023.

This tender for landline and internet services in Italy presents a business growth opportunity for telecommunications companies specializing in providing local telephone services. Businesses that can provide ISDN switchboard lines, tele alarms, and other related services would be well-suited to compete. The contract's scope covers delivering telecommunications services to specific regions in Italy, demonstrating a need for technical expertise and service reliability in the provision of telecommunication services to the specified locations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Landline and Internet Services Italy Network

Notice Description

The requirements include fixed telephony lines for the offices in Rome, Milan, Holy See and some residential properties.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main requirement is three ISDN (approximately 110 switchboard lines). Other services also include various tele alarms connected with the local police.

Procurement Information

Directive 2014/24/EU, Article 32, part b/(II) - competition is absent for technical reasons; A reliable internet and fixed telephone connection are essential for smooth Post's operation. TELECOM ITALIA SPA (TIM) is still the owner of the telephone lines and is the only supplier able to provide services needed. In the properties where alternative providers can deliver the services an open Request for Quotation process is followed to ensure value for money.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03cf5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014918-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64211100 - Local telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20233 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Postcode Area
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

TELECOM ITALIA SPA (TIM)

Further Information

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