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SIM Cards where the Vodafone Service will not provide the required signal strength - S521139

NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Sep 2025 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk County Council recently completed a procurement process titled "SIM Cards where the Vodafone Service will not provide the required signal strength - S521139", focusing on the provision of SIM cards as a backup service when Vodafone coverage is inadequate. The procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically related to SIM cards. The contract was awarded to EE Limited and is scheduled to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, with a total contract value of £37,000. The procurement method used was below threshold - unknown, reflecting the relatively modest scope of the contract.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses operating in the telecommunications industry, particularly those offering reliable mobile network services. Companies with expertise in providing alternate network solutions for areas lacking primary coverage could consider competing in similar contracts. Medium to large-scale telecommunications firms would be well-suited to handle such procurement needs, as it involves meeting the strategic requirements of public sector clients like Norfolk County Council.

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Notice Title

SIM Cards where the Vodafone Service will not provide the required signal strength - S521139

Notice Description

This is a service we require and is currently an unknown quantity as it is our backup provision when Vodafone does not work. We therefore cannon guarantee any volumes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059126
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052743-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31712112 - SIM cards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcingteam@norfolk.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 2DH
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Lakenham
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Further Information

Notice Documents

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