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Provision for Mobile Phone Services British Embassy Doha

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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17 Nov 2025 at 09:45

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of mobile phone services to the British Embassy in Doha, Qatar. The procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically for mobile-telephone services, and the contract is set to run from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2027. This contract, identified as CPG125442025, went through a limited competition procurement method that was deemed below the threshold and is now in the 'Award' stage, having been officially signed on 13th November 2025. The gross contract value is £20,223.18, establishing Vodafone Qatar PQSC as the supplier.

Such contracts provide significant opportunities for businesses within the telecommunications sector to extend their clientele and services internationally, especially those specialising in mobile communication solutions. Large-scale suppliers with the capability to provide comprehensive mobile services can particularly benefit from participating in similar procurements, which often demand robust service delivery and management in international locations. This tender reflects an ongoing demand for robust telecommunication frameworks in diplomatic establishments, offering a pathway for growth and expansion in foreign markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for Mobile Phone Services British Embassy Doha

Notice Description

The British Embassy Doha is in need of a mobile phone service provider. The contract runs for two years starting 1 September 2025 and ending 31 August 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e21f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074247-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,223 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mnlprocurement@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE QATAR PQSC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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