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title: "Published for Transparency Purposes Only - Provision of Data Connections for Mogadishu International Airport"
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# Published for Transparency Purposes Only - Provision of Data Connections for Mogadishu International Airport

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6e479047-e3ae-4a7e-bb2f-3947f16de0e4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "Published for Transparency Purposes Only - Provision of Data Connections for Mogadishu International Airport". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified as Internet network (CPV Code: 32412110). The contract is located in Mogadishu, and was initiated through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 15 September 2017 and will extend until 14 September 2018. The procurement notice was published on 17 January 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in data connectivity and telecommunications services, particularly those experienced in providing internet solutions for airport operations. As the awarded contract has been designated for transparency purposes, it provides insights into the procurement practices of the Ministry of Defence. Large firms with a proven track record in similar infrastructure projects would be well-suited to engage in future opportunities that may arise from this contract's execution.

## Notice

Provision of Data Connections for Mogadishu International Airport. This Contract has been awarded and this notice is being published for transparency purposes only.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f49f7f0-29bf-4070-a514-1ab0279f2b7d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2017 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,952 |
| 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 | RAF WYTON |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE28 2EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Huntingdonshire |
| Electoral ward | Hemingford Grey & Houghton |
| Westminster constituency | Huntingdon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOMCAST NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32412110 - Internet network

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f49f7f0-29bf-4070-a514-1ab0279f2b7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f49f7f0-29bf-4070-a514-1ab0279f2b7d
  17th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30bce6bf-0e17-4160-8537-7340cd1ecdfd
  Contract

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