--- title: "Copper Telephone Cabling Management" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2019-10-14" --- # Copper Telephone Cabling Management Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb78d687-5a31-462b-bac0-a10b86d4ef39.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is seeking bids for the "Copper Telephone Cabling Management" project, which falls under the telecommunications network industry category. This contract aims to provide continuity of network services over the next two years at various sites in London, including King Charles Street and other locations within the UK. The procurement method used is a selective, restricted procedure with a tender period ending on 12th November 2019. The total estimated value of the contract is £1,000,000, and the successful bidder will work closely with existing suppliers while adhering to security checks, as all staff must hold DV clearance. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in telecommunications and cabling services, particularly those with experience in block wiring and staff possessing the necessary security clearances. Companies offering engineering solutions and installation services could greatly benefit from this contract, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio. The contract duration includes an option for two extensions, providing further potential for long-term collaboration with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. ## Notice FCO requires a minimum of two engineers, with a proven track record in delivering cabling services (in particular working with block wiring) to support office moves and installations across its estate. The staff must hold DV clearance or meet the standards to go through the vetting process, UK citizens and will work alongside other suppliers, including the existing telephony provider, electricians and the office services team. The engineering resource will be based at the London office (King Charles Street) covering a normal working week (Monday to Friday during the hours 0830 to 1630) with some out of hours work. The engineers tasked to carry out the services must comply with all the FCO checks and procedures. The key objective is provide continuity of network services in the next 2 years, to support delivery and transition to the longer term project of improving telephony. The selected supplier will be expected to work with FCO to ensure a high level of customer service is delivered, ensuring minimal disruption to operational tasks. Primary location will be London (and travel to other sites within the UK when necessary), i.e. - King Charles Street, London (this will be the base location) - Old Admiralty Building, Whitehall, London - Hanslope Park, Hanslope, Milton Keynes - Lancaster House, St James's, London - Chevening House, Kent The contract with the successful bidder shall last for 2 years with an option of two extension periods of up to 12 months. Additional information: Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html Registration is free of charge and takes two minutes. The project number is 2462. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e9c3d2-b8cd-4b75-876c-3af1fd24d1a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Oct 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 1 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | 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 - 14 Oct 2019 at 08:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e9c3d2-b8cd-4b75-876c-3af1fd24d1a7 - 9 Oct 2019 at 10:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e9c3d2-b8cd-4b75-876c-3af1fd24d1a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12e9c3d2-b8cd-4b75-876c-3af1fd24d1a7 14th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.gov.uk/fco - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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