Tender

Mobile Phones Services

FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office is currently conducting an open procurement process seeking providers for mobile phone services within the telecommunications industry. This tender, titled "Mobile Phones Services," falls under the classification of telephone networks and is focused on goods procurement. The services are intended for the Canada Network, with delivery in Canada. The tender, currently in the initiation stage, opened on 22nd September 2025 and the deadline for submission is 23rd September 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure, adhering to the GPA standards, and submissions must be in written English. Key dates include the contract start period on 1st December 2025.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, specifically those providing mobile phone services. Given that the tender is open and following an open procedure, it attracts a wide range of potential bidders, allowing both large telecommunications companies and competitive SMEs to engage. Companies looking to expand their market presence in the Canadian region, or to establish a relationship with a government ministry such as the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, would find this tender particularly beneficial for their growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Phones Services

Notice Description

The Canada Network is seeking to award a provider of mobile phones services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Canada Network is seeking to award a provider of mobile phones services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f8a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058666-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32551400 - Telephone network

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ame.procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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