Award

Contract For The Supply & Delivery Of Mobile Phone Handsets

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Dec 2025 at 11:16

Tender

24 Nov 2025 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea has completed the procurement process for the "Contract For The Supply & Delivery Of Mobile Phone Handsets," classified under the goods industry category. This tender focused on providing 500 mobile phones with specifications including 128GB of memory. The contract was conducted as an open competition, below the threshold, adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The award has been granted to the supplier British Telecommunications Public Limited Company, with a contract period from 12th December to 15th December 2025, targeted at delivering the items securely. The project was legally based on the UKPGA 2023 legislation, and executed under the procurement method 'open'. Key dates included a submission deadline on 1st December 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in supplying telecommunications equipment, particularly those specialising in mobile technology like Samsung A17 5G. Companies equipped to meet detailed specifications including memory capacity, warranty provision, and secure delivery may find similar tenders advantageous. The procurement process was designed to be accessible to a range of businesses, promoting robust competition and entry for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in such tenders can help businesses expand their market presence and establish strong ties with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

Contract For The Supply & Delivery Of Mobile Phone Handsets

Notice Description

Supply & Delivery of 500 no. Mobile Phone Handsets, * 128GB of memory & include the charging wire in the box. Quotations must be received by 1st December 2025 with a view to deliver securely by 15th December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e77b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086248-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32250000 - Mobile telephones

32552110 - Cordless telephones

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
£1
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
12 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Lisa Evans
Contact Email
lisa.evans5@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+447966230649

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PUBLIC

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