--- title: "CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British High Commission in Kingston" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE" published: "2026-05-21" --- # CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British High Commission in Kingston Buyer: FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a01e.json) ## Summary The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), located in London, United Kingdom, has initiated the planning stage of a public procurement process for the provision of managed mobile telecommunications services. The tender, titled "CS Mobile Telecoms Services supply for the British High Commission in Kingston," focuses on the services industry, specifically mobile-telephone services. The procurement involves delivering mobile voice, data, SMS services with national coverage, international roaming, and potentially mobile devices. Key dates include a planned market engagement due by 29 May 2026 and a formal tender process expected to commence after 1 July 2026. The contract period is set to begin on 31 October 2026 and could extend to 30 October 2031. The total value of this procurement is anticipated at approximately £267,876.45, with the process above the financial threshold, aimed at central government operations. This opportunity could be particularly advantageous for businesses within the telecommunications sector, especially those capable of providing comprehensive mobile communications solutions and customer service management. With the contract spanning multiple years and allowing for potential extensions, this arrangement offers substantial opportunities for long-term growth and revenue stability. Suitable businesses include established mobile network operators and regional service providers with proven capabilities in mobile telecom service delivery. Companies equipped with the ability to manage corporate communications infrastructure efficiently may find this tender attractive. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage through preliminary market engagement to express their interest and prepare for the upcoming procurement process. This includes registering on the FCDO’s e-procurement platform, Jaggaer, to facilitate all further communications and submissions. ## Notice The Authority is seeking to engage the market in relation to the provision of managed mobile telecommunications services to support operational requirements. The requirement primarily relates to the delivery of mobile voice, data and SMS services, including national coverage and international roaming capability, together with associated service management, customer support and reporting. As part of the requirement, the Authority may also require the supply of mobile devices (handsets) and associated equipment. These goods are expected to be ancillary to the core service provision and may include a range of standard corporate devices, with associated pricing and lifecycle support. ### Planning Information In addition to the publication of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice, a number of known and established suppliers operating within the mobile telecommunications sector in the relevant market will be contacted directly via email. If you are a suppleir that can supply this service, you can contact us via AME.Procurement2@fcdo.gov.uk to express interest of participation. These suppliers are expected to include established mobile network operators and regional service providers with demonstrated capability to deliver corporate mobile telecommunications services. The purpose of this communication will be to formally notify suppliers of the Authority’s intention to commence a competitive procurement process, provide indicative timelines, and encourage participation. Suppliers contacted directly will also be provided with guidance on how to register on the Authority’s e-procurement platform (Jaggaer), which will be used to manage the forthcoming tender process and all associated communications. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047446-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2026 - 30 Oct 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £214,301 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 64 - Postal and telecommunications services ### Codes - 64212000 - Mobile-telephone services ## Release History - 21 May 2026 at 19:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047446-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047446-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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