Award

Falkland Islands Welfare Wi-Fi

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2024 at 11:12

Tender

02 Jun 2023 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded the procurement process for the provision of Welfare Wi-Fi services for MOD personnel in the Falkland Islands. This contract, valued at £3,691,199.88, has been awarded to Sure South Atlantic Ltd. The primary location of the service delivery is the Mount Pleasant Complex and satellite sites in the Falkland Islands. This service falls under the industry category of Internet service providers (CPV code 72411000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender process officially closing on 5 July 2023.

This tender provides lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in Internet services, particularly those experienced in handling high-security requirements for defence organisations. Suppliers capable of offering reliable, high-quality Wi-Fi solutions can benefit significantly from engaging in such contracts, enhancing their portfolio and credibility. This open tender process was suitable for businesses of varying sizes that can meet the technical and economic selection criteria outlined by the Ministry of Defence, allowing firms to competitively position themselves in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Falkland Islands Welfare Wi-Fi

Notice Description

The provision of Welfare Wi-Fi to MOD personnel in the Falkland Islands.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of Welfare Wi-Fi to MOD personnel for personal reasons.

Options: 2 x 1 year options. These are based on variation of price and are not included in the contract award value as they are not known until the time.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d355
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034822-2024
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

72411000 - Internet service providers ISP

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,691,199 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
UKStratCom-Comrcl C1-06
Contact Email
ukstratcom-comrclc1-17@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3001618436

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SURE SOUTH ATLANTIC

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