712759450 – Phase 2 Enhanced Business Broadband for Falkland Island

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced the award of a contract to Sure South Atlantic Ltd for the provision of a Business Broadband Service to the British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) in the Falkland Islands. The contract, valued at £12,904,990.11 GBP, will run for a duration of 9 months starting from 31 January 2025. The procurement process, classified under IT services with a focus on telecommunications, is in the award stage. The service encompasses both wired and wireless connectivity across multiple sites on the Falkland Islands, with prioritisation based on connectivity needs. The procurement method was selective, following restricted procedures, and the award was given for technical reasons under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in IT and telecommunications, to delve into the defence sector under stringent technical and infrastructure requirements. Given the exclusive capabilities of Sure South Atlantic Ltd on the Falkland Islands, businesses with similar specialised infrastructure in remote or challenging locations might find this type of government contract beneficial for showcasing their unique competences. Smaller IT and telecom firms can also explore subcontracting possibilities to gain entry into this specialised market, leveraging the experience to grow and establish a reputation in high-demand defence services.

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712759450 – Phase 2 Enhanced Business Broadband for Falkland Island

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

4th February 2025 11:52:03 AM
Contract Summary

The requirement is to provide a Business Broadband Service to British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) Falkland Islands. It requires both wired and wireless access, with Wi-Fi distribution and interconnects for BFSAI across the Falkland Islands users across a multitude of sites. Welfare broadband is excluded from this requirement.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04db66

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

72000000

CPV Division(s)

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Howard Jones, attn: Howard Jones

Buyer Email

ukstratcomdd-cm-fxdnet@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Westwells Rd

Corsham

SN13 9GB

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

SURE SOUTH ATLANTIC LTD

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712759450 – Phase 2 Enhanced Business Broadband for Falkland Island

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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