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title: "Mobile device sim cards for mobile phones and tablets"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COLCHESTER INSTITUTE"
published: "2017-01-09"
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# Mobile device sim cards for mobile phones and tablets

Buyer: COLCHESTER INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d78290c3-2baf-4bef-bcce-ea71033b9847

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the Colchester Institute, seeking a provider for mobile device SIM cards for mobile phones and tablets. This selective tender, classified under SIM cards and mobile telephones, concluded on 6th January 2016. The newly awarded contract, valued at £25,000, will commence on 26th February 2017 and terminate on 25th February 2019, located in the East of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunications and mobile services. Firms that can offer innovative mobile solutions or competitive pricing on SIM cards and related services will find themselves well-positioned to participate. Given the restricted procedure, businesses should ensure they meet the requirements set out by the Colchester Institute to enhance their chances of success in future procurement processes.

## Notice

This is a notice of award following a tender process to obtain best value for a new mobile phone contract for the college. The current contract will end on 25th February 2017 and the tender has requested a new 2 year contract to take us up to 25th February 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927ba765-d694-4cd4-8c81-663da3876710 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2017 - 25 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER INSTITUTE |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3LL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOLAR COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 31712112 - SIM cards
- 32250000 - Mobile telephones

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 08:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927ba765-d694-4cd4-8c81-663da3876710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/927ba765-d694-4cd4-8c81-663da3876710
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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