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The ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services Procurement

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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15 Oct 2024 at 16:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), collaborating with the British Council, has awarded a significant contract to Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of Network Integration Services under the ECHO2 Programme. The contract is valued at £44,100,000 and entails telecommunications services across the UK. The contract, which falls under the services category, was signed on 15th March 2022 and spans 1800 days. The procurement process is currently at the 'Award' stage, with key updates as recent as 15th October 2024, involving adjustments due to unforeseen circumstances such as external hardware failures and global production delays attributed to COVID-19.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and network integration services. It is well-suited for large enterprises equipped to handle complex network solutions and resilient enough to navigate unforeseen challenges. The awarded contract underpins a critical government programme, opening avenues for subcontracting opportunities and service partnerships. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure and service provision will find this contract an advantageous channel for business growth, given the extended duration and comprehensive scope of the project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services Procurement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting authority on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and the British Council (BC) (collectively the 'Partners' or 'Customers') previously awarded a framework agreement to Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of Network Integration Services (the 'Services') (FCDO Call Off Contract). The nature of the FCDO Call Off Contract is for the ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ac4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033195-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64200000 - Telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,100,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
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

Fujitsu Services Limited

Further Information

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