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title: "Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam"
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# Provision of Mobile Telephony service to British High Commission Dar es Salaam

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-17263c03-ddb6-4cc2-a822-919602a75baa

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has completed the procurement process for the provision of Mobile Telephony services to the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam. The contract, awarded to Vodacom Tanzania, falls under the industry category of Mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000). The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 20th January 2023. The contract period extends from 1st May 2023 to 30th April 2025. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 9th March 2023 and publicly announced on 7th August 2024.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for companies in the telecommunications services industry, particularly those operating internationally. While the awarded supplier is a large-scale enterprise, small and medium-sized telecommunication firms could find similar upcoming opportunities by keeping an eye on such international tenders. Businesses that can provide reliable and innovative mobile telephony solutions, particularly those that can cater to the needs of diplomatic missions and high commissions, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. This contract underlines the importance of robust and high-quality telecommunications services in supporting governmental operations abroad.

## Notice

Provision of Mobile Telephony service to BHC Dar es Salaam

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0680bc-f9c2-480f-ae16-3dc205ef502c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2023 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VODACOM TANZANIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2024 at 12:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0680bc-f9c2-480f-ae16-3dc205ef502c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab0680bc-f9c2-480f-ae16-3dc205ef502c
  7th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/fco

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