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title: "CEFAS25-15 Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity"
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# CEFAS25-15 Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82be36f1-dfae-4be4-aaab-0b1f5dcfa346

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## Summary

The public procurement contract titled "CEFAS25-15 Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity" was conducted by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS), based in Lowestoft, United Kingdom. The initiative falls within the industry category of mobile-telephone services and is classified under CPV code 64212000. The procurement was executed using a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process, now in the award stage, had its period end on 14th November 2024, with the contract running from 18th November 2024 to 17th November 2026. The contract was awarded to Vodafone UK Ltd, with a total value of £150,000, and has coverage in several regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications, particularly those that can supply mobile voice services and mobile data connectivity solutions on a large scale. Although the opportunity is not sized particularly for SMEs or VCSEs, larger businesses or those aligned with Vodafone UK's capabilities may find success in competing for similar contracts. Companies that have developed robust frameworks for international service provision across diverse geographical locations would be well-suited to pursue business growth through engagements of this nature, positioning themselves as indispensable partners to government agencies and organisations like CEFAS.

## Notice

Provision of Mobile Voice Service and Mobile Data Connectivity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb49f6b8-4973-450f-aaa8-1c190fa753b0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 17 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 13:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb49f6b8-4973-450f-aaa8-1c190fa753b0
- 16 May 2025 at 04:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37abeba-05c6-4659-9267-3798eb217509
- 15 May 2025 at 11:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1d70a1-711a-4aa1-873e-780fc5d0fd0a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb49f6b8-4973-450f-aaa8-1c190fa753b0
  19th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b37abeba-05c6-4659-9267-3798eb217509
  16th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a1d70a1-711a-4aa1-873e-780fc5d0fd0a
  15th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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