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title: "Mobile Phone Connections and Devices"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-01-29"
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# Mobile Phone Connections and Devices

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3768731f-fede-47db-882a-25a3b9cec3a8

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the UK Atomic Energy Authority located at Culham Science Centre, Oxfordshire, involves a completed award for "Mobile Phone Connections and Devices" in the industry category of mobile telephones (CPV code 32250000). This award notice, dated 29th January 2026, was concluded via a competition through Crown Commercial Services' NFC179 Mobile Voice and Data Services aggregation exercise. The contract spans a term of two years, commencing on 2nd December 2025 and ending on 1st December 2027, with options for extension. The procurement covers various locations, including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and other international territories, with a contract valued at an estimated £250,000, excluding VAT. The procurement method is unconventional, and the tender stage has been marked as complete since 20th November 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in telecommunications and mobile technology. The UK Atomic Energy Authority's involvement signals a robust and reputable contracting entity. Furthermore, the contracting opportunity is marked as suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), making it ideal for a diverse range of businesses looking to expand their market reach. Companies that can provide innovative and reliable mobile phone services and have the capability to service the specified regions will find this tender particularly appealing. The awarded contract to Virgin Media Business highlights the scale and potential for significant partnership opportunities within this sector.

## Notice

Mobile phones and connections. Competition via Crown Commercial Services NFC179 Mobile Voice and Data Services aggregation exercise. Term is two years with options to extend 2+1+1 = 4 years. All values are estimates and excluding VAT. phones will be called off during the life of the contract. This is an award notice only and not a call to competition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fac53-7607-407f-9395-1140d28af7cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 1 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fac53-7607-407f-9395-1140d28af7cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/af7fac53-7607-407f-9395-1140d28af7cc
  29th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102295&B=UKAEA
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/72814
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-atomic-energy-authority

## Provenance

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