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title: "Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul - Redacted Contract"
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# Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul - Redacted Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3252356c-fee4-41d5-a78c-512826b4cef4

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence as the buying organisation, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul - Redacted Contract." This procurement falls within the telecommunications services industry category, with a contract value of £603,500. The procurement stage is now complete, having begun with the tender process that closed on 30 June 2020, and the contract period extends from 1 July 2020 to 31 May 2021. The procurement method used was a limited, negotiated procedure without prior publication, and the delivery includes addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in telecommunications services. Companies equipped to handle international telecommunications needs and those familiar with providing services in developing regions, such as Afghanistan, will find this a suitable tendering opportunity. Engaging with this procurement can facilitate growth by allowing specific businesses to expand their portfolio and experience in strategic areas of government contracts.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e0e80-fbdf-4758-9d9a-842e4a3998f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2020 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £603,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £603,500 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFGHAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e0e80-fbdf-4758-9d9a-842e4a3998f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb0e0e80-fbdf-4758-9d9a-842e4a3998f9
  1st October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/224ef2eb-256f-4550-bfd8-0c42f63a583e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2484063-ce28-4f06-acb0-63af14a554b0
  n/a

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