--- title: "Providing 1st Internet Line Services in British Embassy, Kabul" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE" published: "2018-11-18" --- # Providing 1st Internet Line Services in British Embassy, Kabul Buyer: FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ebd98492-7527-4a6a-b0da-4e0c1dbddcdc.json) ## Summary The Foreign & Commonwealth Office is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Providing 1st Internet Line Services in British Embassy, Kabul". This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically related to Internet services, and is being conducted through an open procurement method. The tender period is set to close on 14 December 2018, with the contract expected to commence on 1 March 2019 and last until 29 February 2020. Prospective suppliers must register through the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal to access the tender documents and submit their proposals. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in Internet service provision, particularly those with experience in delivering high-speed connectivity solutions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to foster competition and innovation within the sector. Companies that can demonstrate reliability and efficiency in providing robust Internet services will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, allowing them to extend their market reach in a high-profile governmental context. ## Notice The Embassy currently two lines services approximately 150 users throughout the Embassy compound. We are looking for an efficient, reliable 100 mbps service on one side of the compound, to enable us to increase our download/upload speed for all users. Additional information: In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant information requested) on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail. Project 1989, ITT 2701 : Providing 1st Internet Line Services In British Embassy, Kabul How to apply in this Project: 1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. - Accept the terms and conditions and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure). 2. Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the "Settings and Buyer Attachments" in the "Actions" box; Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and seek clarification - Note the deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using the publish button in the "Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk. Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the Potential Provider's organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF format (Adobe or similar). PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee22d632-e4d8-4345-a784-6e9f341ba8f3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 29 Feb 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE | | Locality | NEW DELI | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72400000 - Internet services - 72411000 - Internet service providers ISP ## Release History - 18 Nov 2018 at 04:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee22d632-e4d8-4345-a784-6e9f341ba8f3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee22d632-e4d8-4345-a784-6e9f341ba8f3 18th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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