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title: "Provision of Mobile Phone Services for British Embassy Manila"
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# Provision of Mobile Phone Services for British Embassy Manila

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-003973ff-50c1-48c5-b92a-e63d665ca8ff

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, initiated a procurement process to acquire mobile phone services for the British Embassy in Manila. This contract falls under the telecommunications network industry category and spans various locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for small to medium enterprises (SMEs). The tender phase commenced on 24th September 2024, with a closing date set for 10th October 2024. The contract period was initially planned to start from 15th November 2024 to 14th November 2026, leading to the awarding of the contract to Smart Communications on 21st February 2025, effective from 1st March 2025 until 28th February 2027.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs in the telecommunications industry seeking to deliver mobile telephone services on an international scale. The open procedure allows businesses to compete efficiently by providing a straightforward and accessible procurement process. Companies that possess expertise in mobile telecommunications and have the capacity to service multiple global locations will find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's commitment to open and transparent procurement practices offers a valuable platform for businesses to establish and expand their operations internationally, fostering collaboration with a prominent governmental authority.

## Notice

Provision of Mobile Phone Services for British Embassy Manila

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15512685-04f9-4d18-847b-2e4874d9c7e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2025 - 28 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,567 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,567 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SMART COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 5 May 2025 at 02:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15512685-04f9-4d18-847b-2e4874d9c7e8
- 24 Sep 2024 at 00:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72710af3-2c2e-4f12-b229-ba69fc31ab19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/15512685-04f9-4d18-847b-2e4874d9c7e8
  5th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72710af3-2c2e-4f12-b229-ba69fc31ab19
  24th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://fcdo.bravosolution.co.uk/
  For queries, kindly reach out to APAC.Procurement@fcdo.gov.uk

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