---
title: "The ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services Procurement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ac4e"
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published: "2024-10-15"
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# The ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services Procurement

Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ac4e

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), collaborating with the British Council, has awarded a significant contract to Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of Network Integration Services under the ECHO2 Programme. The contract is valued at £44,100,000 and entails telecommunications services across the UK. The contract, which falls under the services category, was signed on 15th March 2022 and spans 1800 days. The procurement process is currently at the 'Award' stage, with key updates as recent as 15th October 2024, involving adjustments due to unforeseen circumstances such as external hardware failures and global production delays attributed to COVID-19.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and network integration services. It is well-suited for large enterprises equipped to handle complex network solutions and resilient enough to navigate unforeseen challenges. The awarded contract underpins a critical government programme, opening avenues for subcontracting opportunities and service partnerships. Businesses with expertise in telecommunications infrastructure and service provision will find this contract an advantageous channel for business growth, given the extended duration and comprehensive scope of the project.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contracting authority on behalf of the Secretary of State for the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Affairs, and the British Council (BC) (collectively the 'Partners' or 'Customers') previously awarded a framework agreement to Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of Network Integration Services (the 'Services') (FCDO Call Off Contract). The nature of the FCDO Call Off Contract is for the ECHO2 Programme: Network Integration Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033195-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,100,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUJITSU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 15:17 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033195-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:258337-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9deb9211-075b-4dc4-b01a-a7efd1f33147?origin=SearchResults&p=1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office

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