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Mobile Services for British Embassy Turkiye Network

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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04 Aug 2026 at 08:39

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, led by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, was for "Mobile Services for British Embassy Türkiye Network," falling under the services industry category. The process was executed through a limited procurement method below the threshold, signifying that competition was restricted to select bidders. This contract, with an award status of completion, was specifically for mobile-telephone services related to the British Embassy in Turkey, and it culminated in an award to Vodafone Telekomunikasyon Anonim Sirketi on 21st July 2026. The contract is active, spanning from 21st July 2026 to 20th July 2028, with a gross contract value of £52,906.09.

This tender presents opportunities for telecommunication service providers, especially those specialising in mobile services, to collaborate with government agencies like the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Businesses that can meet specific network requirements for embassy operations in varied international locales would find this type of procurement appealing. While Vodafone has been awarded this contract, comparable businesses in the mobile services industry might consider preparing for upcoming tenders within this category, particularly those capable of providing similar or complementary services across international territories. Engaging in such processes can not only lead to direct revenue from contracts but also enhance a firm’s reputation and experience within the governmental sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Services for British Embassy Turkiye Network

Notice Description

Mobile services for the British Embassy Turkiye network

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06da96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073467-2026
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
£44,835 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 20 Jul 2028 2-3 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE TELEKOMUNIKASYON ANONIM SIRKETI

Further Information

Notice Documents

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