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The ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services Procurement

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

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16 Oct 2024 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The British Council has awarded a call-off contract to Fujitsu Services Limited under the framework agreement for Network Integration Services as part of the ECHO2 Programme. The contract pertains to the telecommunications services industry and covers services across the UK. This contract is at the award stage, and significant dates include the contract signing on 15th March 2022, with a contract period of 1800 days. The award was last updated on 16th October 2024, reflecting adjustments in delivery timescales due to unforeseen external factors such as hardware failures and chip shortages resulting from COVID-19 global production delays.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and network integration services. Companies with robust capabilities in handling complex network estates, managing unforeseen delays, and adapting to dynamic market conditions will find this contract highly advantageous for growth. Large-scale entities, such as Fujitsu Services Limited, which demonstrate experience and resources to navigate extensive projects, are well-suited to compete and thrive under similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

The ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services Procurement

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Council awarded a call-off contract to Fujitsu Services Limited pursuant to a framework agreement for the provision of Network Integration Services (the 'Services') British Council Call Off Contract. The nature of the British Council Call Off Contract is for the ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04aca0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033303-2024
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
£27,300,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20223 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Contact Name
Brian D'Mello
Contact Email
ukprocurement@britishcouncil.org
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FUJITSU SERVICES

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