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FCDO SERVICES

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16 Aug 2024 at 14:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services is inviting tenders for the supply of satellite phones and associated airtime services. The procurement process, classified under CPV code 32530000 for satellite-related communications equipment, is in the Tender stage. It pertains to goods and seeks proposals to enhance services in areas such as expeditionary diplomacy and hurricane resilience. The total contract value is approximately £4,750,000, with a contract period starting from 1st November 2024 and ending on 31st October 2029. Important deadlines include the tender submission deadline on 30th August 2024 and the bid opening date on 17th September 2024. The process will follow an open procurement method, with all submissions required to be made electronically or in writing via the specified submission portal.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communications to expand their market reach and secure a substantial five-year contract. Companies with expertise in satellite telephony, user terminals, and airtime services are particularly well-suited to compete. With options for a three-year initial term and possible extensions, businesses can look forward to a stable and potentially long-term partnership with a respected national agency, thus creating a pathway for sustained business growth and technological innovation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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Notice Description

The original notice 2024/S 000-026178 was advertised incorrectly. This should not have been advertised via Find a Tender Service. The Authority is seeking an alternative route to market.

Lot Information

Lot 1

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Satellite phone providers to submit a bid for the supply of Satellite phone and associated airtime services. The Authority provide essential Satellite telephony, Expeditionary Diplomacy and Hurricane resilience to a number of regions. This contract is to procure the supply of Satellite phones and Satellite User Terminals and associated airtime to aid efficient and effective delivery and maintenance of unit.

Renewal: 3 yr initial term then 2 x 12 mth extension options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048bb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026320-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Additional Buyers

ITT FOR THE PROVISION OF SATELLITE PHONES AND AIRTIME SERVICES

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
serena.ayres@fcdo.gov.uk, susan.parsons@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908515789

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

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