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title: "PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY LISBON"
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# PROVISION OF MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO THE BRITISH EMBASSY LISBON

Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-86179f17-270d-4aac-9707-0a64a641786d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the provision of mobile telecommunications services to the British Embassy in Lisbon, initiated by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. This open procedure tender, classified under telecommunications services (CPV code 64200000), was concluded on 19th October 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 1st January 2018 and running until 1st January 2020. The embassy is responsible for managing UK diplomatic missions in Portugal, necessitating efficient communication systems for personnel frequently working out of the office.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for telecommunications companies, particularly those specialising in mobile services, to expand their clientele and service offerings within international diplomatic contexts. Businesses capable of providing robust mobile telephony solutions across various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories, would be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. The emphasis on high-speed communication makes it an attractive prospect for companies looking to grow through collaborations with government sectors.

## Notice

Corporate Services are a part of the British Embassy Lisbon which provides a range of central resource management and procurement services to the UK diplomatic Mission in Portugal.The UK diplomatic Missions in Portugal are part of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's global network of such offices in more than 170 countries tasked with protecting and promoting the UK's interests and values overseas, building alliances, networks and connections across the world.Robust and rapid communication systems are an essential business tool and speed of communications is essential. As personnel are frequently out of the office on business, access to good mobile telephony services, both voice and data, is therefore business critical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adb0735-b35c-4aab-8375-d2b39932ce82 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 1 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEO - SERVIÇOS DE COMUNICAÇÕES E MULTIM&EAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2017 at 08:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adb0735-b35c-4aab-8375-d2b39932ce82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8adb0735-b35c-4aab-8375-d2b39932ce82
  23rd November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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