Planning

CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British High Commission in Kingston

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 19:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of managed mobile telecommunications services. The tender, titled "CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British High Commission in Kingston," focuses on the services industry, specifically mobile-telephone services. The procurement involves delivering mobile voice, data, SMS services with national coverage, international roaming, and potentially mobile devices. Key dates include a planned market engagement due by 29 May 2026 and a formal tender process expected to commence after 1 July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 31 October 2026 and could extend to 30 October 2031. The total value of this procurement is anticipated at approximately £267,876.45, with the process above the financial threshold, aimed at central government operations.

This opportunity could be particularly advantageous for businesses within the telecommunications sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive mobile communications solutions and customer service management. With the contract spanning multiple years and allowing for potential extensions, this arrangement offers substantial opportunities for long-term growth and revenue stability. Suitable businesses include established mobile network operators and regional service providers with proven capabilities in mobile telecom service delivery. Companies equipped with the ability to manage corporate communications infrastructure efficiently may find this tender attractive. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage through preliminary market engagement to express their interest and prepare for the upcoming procurement process. This includes registering on the FCDO’s e-procurement platform, Jaggaer, to facilitate all further communications and submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British High Commission in Kingston

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to engage the market in relation to the provision of managed mobile telecommunications services to support operational requirements. The requirement primarily relates to the delivery of mobile voice, data and SMS services, including national coverage and international roaming capability, together with associated service management, customer support and reporting. As part of the requirement, the Authority may also require the supply of mobile devices (handsets) and associated equipment. These goods are expected to be ancillary to the core service provision and may include a range of standard corporate devices, with associated pricing and lifecycle support.

Planning Information

In addition to the publication of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, a number of known and established suppliers operating within the mobile telecommunications sector in the relevant market will be contacted directly via email. If you are a suppleir that can supply this service, you can contact us via AME.Procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk to express interest of participation. These suppliers are expected to include established mobile network operators and regional service providers with demonstrated capability to deliver corporate mobile telecommunications services. The purpose of this communication will be to formally notify suppliers of the Authority’s intention to commence a competitive procurement process, provide indicative timelines, and encourage participation. Suppliers contacted directly will also be provided with guidance on how to register on the Authority’s e-procurement platform (Jaggaer), which will be used to manage the forthcoming tender process and all associated communications.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047446-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£214,301 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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