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Preliminary market engagement - CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British Embassy and US Network

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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23 Jul 2026 at 12:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is planning a procurement process for the provision of nationwide mobile telecommunications services for the British Embassy in Washington DC and the wider US network. Classified under the 'services' industry category, the procurement is in the planning stage with a preliminary market engagement notice. The opportunity is based in London, UK, with a due date for supplier engagement by 7th August 2026. The communication channel remains open for further tender updates, with a future notice date set for 10th August 2026. This procurement is poised to begin the contract period on 26th January 2027, with a potential extension up to January 2032.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in mobile telecommunications services. Key services include mobile voice, data, roaming, device support, billing management and associated telecommunications services. Ideal candidates are firms that have robust experience in providing mobile-telephone services, as outlined by CPV code 64212000, and possess the capacity to meet the needs of a central government authority. Businesses interested in entering the US market or expanding their existing operations there can greatly benefit from participating in this substantial contract opportunity. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage early by contacting the authority via the provided email.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary market engagement - CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British Embassy and US Network

Notice Description

Provision of nationwide Mobile Telecommunications Services for the British Embassy in Washington DC and the wider US Network, including mobile voice, data, roaming, device support, billing management and associated telecommunications services. Suppliers interested in participating may contact the Authority via email at AME.Procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk. Requests for further information, including access instructions to the Jaggaer eSourcing portal, should be submitted by email to this address.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating may contact the Authority via email at AME.Procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk. Requests for further information, including access instructions to the Jaggaer eSourcing portal, should be submitted by email to this address.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069692-2026
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jan 2027 - 25 Jan 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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