---
title: "Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana - Awarded"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE"
published: "2021-12-09"
---

# Provision of Mobile Telecommunication Services to the British Embassy Tirana - Awarded

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713.json)

## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of mobile telecommunication services to the British Embassy in Tirana. This contract, which amounts to £46,389.53, will support the embassy staff over an initial period of two years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The procurement process was conducted through a limited method, using competitive quotations below the threshold. The award was made on 6 December 2021, marking the start of the contract period, which will run until 5 December 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications sector, particularly for those capable of providing mobile services to international organisations. Companies with experience in delivering mobile solutions, especially in complex environments or overseas placements, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts of this nature. The successful supplier, Vodafone Albania, exemplifies the type of established telecom company that meets the requirements for such embassy contracts, signalling potential pathways for growth within this niche market.

## Notice

Mobile services for British Embassy Tirana staff. An initial contract of 2 years with an optional extension for further 2 years (2+2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5db8b-c71e-437a-a4ca-edb014fc20f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 5 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,389 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,389 |
| 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 AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AE |
| 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 | VODAFONE ALBANIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

## Release History

- 9 Dec 2021 at 08:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5db8b-c71e-437a-a4ca-edb014fc20f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a1a5db8b-c71e-437a-a4ca-edb014fc20f0
  9th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f08932c3-6aad-40ce-910a-7d949a3bb713.json.