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title: "Mobile SIM Only Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4f093b82-fb7a-4555-9998-479b77cad0b9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES"
published: "2024-11-21"
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# Mobile SIM Only Contract

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f093b82-fb7a-4555-9998-479b77cad0b9

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## Summary

The National Archives, located in Richmond, England, has awarded a contract for a mobile SIM-only data and voice service under CPV classification code 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment. The three-year contract, with an optional one-year extension, was awarded to FluidOne Limited, a UK-based SME. The procurement followed an open procedure (below threshold) and concluded with the contract period starting from 25 November 2021 to 28 February 2026. The tender process was completed as per the timeline with the tender period ending on 7 October 2021.

This tender offers substantial business growth potential for telecommunications and IT service providers, particularly SMEs, by providing them an opportunity to deliver essential communication services to a major national institution. It is an ideal opportunity for businesses specializing in telecommunication services and mobile network solutions to expand their professional portfolio and secure a stable, multi-year contract with a reliable client such as The National Archives.

## Notice

Mobile SIM Only Contract - The National Archives invites suppliers to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of a 3 year (plus 1 optional extension of 1 year) SIM only data and voice contract. Please follow the instructions given in the invitation to tender on how to apply.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dd933e-afd3-4f3f-a528-234aac192723 |
| 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2021 - 28 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,187 |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FLUIDONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 14:52 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dd933e-afd3-4f3f-a528-234aac192723
- 27 Apr 2023 at 11:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dd933e-afd3-4f3f-a528-234aac192723
- 19 Nov 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dd933e-afd3-4f3f-a528-234aac192723
- 29 Sep 2021 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d9ff9f-e17c-4019-b148-be9f697853f5
- 20 Sep 2021 at 12:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d9ff9f-e17c-4019-b148-be9f697853f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5dd933e-afd3-4f3f-a528-234aac192723
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/35d9ff9f-e17c-4019-b148-be9f697853f5
  29th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cd8d59cd-0410-4f1d-ab40-3cde99c5b4a6
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a1ef9de6-90d6-4274-8a09-7a04ae296c2b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ed213ac-d568-48e3-bd4b-e6f9c1f2ef05

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