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Provision of Broadband to British Forces Gibraltar

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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08 Aug 2023 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, as the buying organization, has recently awarded a contract for the provision of broadband services to British Forces Gibraltar. The contract, with a total potential value of £355k, was awarded to Gibtelecom Ltd. The procurement process was classified under services, with a main procurement category of Internet services. The procurement method used was 'limited' and was negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The Ministry of Defence considered Gibtelecom the only economic operator capable of meeting the technical requirements due to the need for compatibility with existing infrastructure in Gibraltar.

This tender for the provision of broadband services to British Forces Gibraltar presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the internet services sector. Small and medium-sized businesses, like Gibtelecom Ltd, may find success in competing for similar tenders requiring specialised technical expertise. The contract involves providing broadband to multiple MOD sites within Gibraltar, emphasising the need for suppliers with the capability to deliver and maintain copper broadband lines compatible with the existing infrastructure in the region. Businesses with experience in providing tailored solutions for government entities may also find themselves suitable to meet the specific requirements of public procurement contracts in this sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Broadband to British Forces Gibraltar

Notice Description

Provision of broadband to various MoD sites within Gibraltar. To be compatible with internal infrastructure, copper wiring must be provided to the estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of broadband to British Forces Gibraltar

Options: 2 x 1 year options.

Procurement Information

British Forces Gibraltar, part of the Ministry of Defence, intends to enter into a contract with Gibtelecom for the provision of broadband. The contract will be for 3 years with a further 2 x 1 year options and have a total potential value of PS355k. 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 the Authority requires supply to the MOD estates within Gibraltar by copper broadband lines/cables to be compatible with existing on-site infrastructure. Market research has been conducted and concluded only one supplier is able to provide this within Gibraltar and therefore the Authority has concluded that Gibtelecom is the only economic operator to achieve the required performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eded
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023085-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
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

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