--- title: "Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for Spanish Posts" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2016-12-13" --- # Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for Spanish Posts Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b90d468d-6be5-4531-b665-c2b36208fffc.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for Spanish Posts." This tender falls under the telecommunications network industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to conclude on 3rd February 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2017 and last until 31st March 2019. Interested parties should take note of these key dates to prepare their submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications services, particularly those offering mobile and broadband solutions. Companies that can demonstrate the capability to provide comprehensive services across the Spanish geographical area, including the mainland and islands, would be well-positioned to compete. Enhanced service delivery and value for money will be crucial factors for the successful bidder, making this an attractive opportunity for firms with innovative service models and strong customer support systems. ## Notice Provision of Mobile & Telephony Services for Spanish Posts Contractors must be able to provide a service that covers the whole of the Spanish geographical area: the Spanish Mainland, Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. The Authority currently uses the following mobile telephony: * 129 Smartphone lines * 72 Mobile devices - voice only (majority to be replaced by data and voice over next 3 to 9 months) * 17 Data only * 28 Data Only (USB modem lines - may be phased out during next 6 to 18 months). * Broadband All figures are appropriate and holdings may increase or decrease as Embassy operations may require. Contractors should note that the Blackberry lines will be discontinued towards the end of 2016 and these 80 mobile phone numbers will be moved over to smartphone contracts. Therefore there is NO requirement for Contractors to include details regarding Blackberry tariffs. Given the above, Contractors should base their calculations on a total of 250 smartphone lines. This number may vary throughout the year by +/- 10%. Due to the current use of Blackberry lines, the number of SMS messages is presently higher than that expected from January 2017. Contractors should therefore note that the historical data shown below is NOT an indicator of future SMS messaging levels. It is expected that an increased use of instant messaging apps will further reduce the number of SMS messages sent by all types of phones. All smartphone mobile lines do not and will not use the same tariff. Data usage varies by user, as do roaming requirements. For each mobile line the appropriate tariff will be indicated during the transition period to the new contract. The solution delivered by the successful supplier must meet the Authority's current "As-Is" requirements and those future requirements linked to its Technology Overhaul programme. Enhanced service delivery and value for money/added value must also be provided for the future solution. Additional information: All tender documentataion is available at https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk. Registration is required, and is free of charge. Navigate to project_1099 / itt_1504 for full access ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071c90f3-ec8b-405d-9dfc-0400c9bea89c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32412100 - Telecommunications network ## Release History - 13 Dec 2016 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071c90f3-ec8b-405d-9dfc-0400c9bea89c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/071c90f3-ec8b-405d-9dfc-0400c9bea89c 13th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fco ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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