Published date: 14 October 2019
Last edited date: 14 October 2019
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Contract summary
Industry
Telecommunications network - 32412100
Location of contract
London
Value of contract
£1,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_206220/804250
Published date
14 October 2019
Closing date
12 November 2019
Contract start date
1 January 2020
Contract end date
1 January 2024
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
FCO requires a minimum of two engineers, with a proven track record in delivering cabling services (in particular working with block wiring) to support office moves and installations across its estate. The staff must hold DV clearance or meet the standards to go through the vetting process, UK citizens and will work alongside other suppliers, including the existing telephony provider, electricians and the office services team.
The engineering resource will be based at the London office (King Charles Street) covering a normal working week (Monday to Friday during the hours 0830 to 1630) with some out of hours work. The engineers tasked to carry out the services must comply with all the FCO checks and procedures.
The key objective is provide continuity of network services in the next 2 years, to support delivery and transition to the longer term project of improving telephony. The selected supplier will be expected to work with FCO to ensure a high level of customer service is delivered, ensuring minimal disruption to operational tasks.
Primary location will be London (and travel to other sites within the UK when necessary), i.e.
- King Charles Street, London (this will be the base location)
- Old Admiralty Building, Whitehall, London
- Hanslope Park, Hanslope, Milton Keynes
- Lancaster House, St James's, London
- Chevening House, Kent
The contract with the successful bidder shall last for 2 years with an option of two extension periods of up to 12 months.
More information
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Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
Registration is free of charge and takes two minutes.
The project number is 2462.
About the buyer
Contact name
Mohammed Wasim
Address
King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
England
Telephone
+44 2070085068
Website
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