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Mobile Devices and Mobile Business Plans

SONI LTD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2025 at 14:02

Tender

29 Nov 2024 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

SONI Ltd, located in Belfast, UK, is the buying organisation responsible for a public procurement process titled "Mobile Devices and Mobile Business Plans," focusing on telecommunications services. This tender process, now at the award stage, was initiated to secure the supply of mobile devices such as iPhones and iPads, along with mobile business plans for SIM cards. The procurement, conducted under a restricted procedure, included proactive management plans spanning the entire contract lifecycle. The procurement was covered by the GPA and involved a selective method that resulted in Vodafone Limited being awarded the contract on 1st October 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses offering innovative telecommunications solutions, specifically those providing mobile devices and service plans. Companies with strong service management capabilities and competitive pricing strategies, including small and medium-sized enterprises, were particularly suited to this process. The tender attracted interest from various bidders, with a notable level of participation from non-EU entities. Engaging in such tenders helps businesses establish relationships with key industry players and expand market presence within the telecommunications service category.

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Notice Title

Mobile Devices and Mobile Business Plans

Notice Description

Supply of Mobile Devices (iPhones and iPads) and Mobile Business Plan for Sim Cards

Lot Information

Lot 1

The main purpose of this tender process is to seek Mobile Devices (iPhones and iPads) and SIMs services (including data) including the proactive management, via a clear service management plan through the life cycle of the contract.

Renewal: Option to extend annually for up to an additional 3 years, subject to satisfactory performance of the supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068267-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Maximum 8 years

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SONI LTD
Contact Name
Dee Fraser
Contact Email
tenders.soni@soni.ltd.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2890794336

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT6 9RT
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Moneyreagh
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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