---
title: "Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e738"
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# Provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e738

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Ministry of Defence seeking the provision of E1 Data Links in Kabul, Afghanistan, under a limited tendering method. This contract, valued at 603,500 USD, focuses on telecommunications services and aims to facilitate communication between several sites in Baghdad. The contract was signed on the 31st of May, 2021, and was awarded to Afghan Wireless Communication Company. The procurement status is complete, having followed a rationale of limited competition due to technical constraints related to the availability of necessary infrastructure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in telecommunications services, particularly those with experience in providing data links and infrastructure development. Companies that own or have access to the necessary technical resources and networks to meet the contract specifications would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence and exploring partnerships with local providers may also enhance chances of successful bids within this sector.

## Notice

Provision of E1 Data Links between a number of sites across Baghdad.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of E1 Data Links between a number of sites across Baghdad.

Options: 1 x 6 month Option included in Contract

### Procurement Information

Following significant market research of providers of E1 links in Kabul, AWCC were found to be the only company who were able to meet the requirements of the contract as they own the only cables and ducts in Kabul that would make these links possible.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024522-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £603,500 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AFGHAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024522-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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