Tender

Provision of mobile telephone services - Dar es Salaam

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 07:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is inviting tenders for the provision of mobile telephone services in Dar es Salaam under the contract identifier CPG/12382/2025. This procurement process pertains to the services category and is conducted via an open competition method, with a reference to UK legal basis 2023/54. The contract, valued at £100,000, is planned for 24 months starting from 1st November 2025, with potential extension up to 31st October 2028 based on performance. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 28th July 2025, with enquiries closing on 15th July 2025. This process, involving central government, provides an opportunity for businesses capable of delivering telecommunications services in Tanzania.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for operators in the telecommunications sector to establish or expand their presence in Tanzania. Companies specialising in mobile services and with a capacity for scalable operations in international markets would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. With a substantial contract period and a possible extension, successful suppliers will enjoy a predictable revenue stream and the chance to strengthen their portfolio and credibility through association with a major government authority. The 'Most Advantageous Tender' award criterion ensures that service providers have the incentive to offer competitive and innovative solutions tailored to the needs of the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam.

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Notice Title

Provision of mobile telephone services - Dar es Salaam

Notice Description

The British High Commission Dar es Salaam is seeking to enter a contract for the Provision of Mobile Telephone Services The contract is for a period of 24 months with possibility of a further extension of 12 months subject to good performance of the preferred service providers (2+1). The estimated budget for a 2-year contract is PS100,000.00 (PS50,000 annual budget) 1-year optional extension

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Subject to satisfactory performance of the preferred service provider

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055726
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036593-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Goitse Mlangeni
Contact Email
goitse.mlangeni@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+27661953747

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
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

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