Published date: 19 November 2018

Withdrawn opportunity - This means that the contract has been withdrawn early. This could be due to a change of circumstances.


Closing: 18 December 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Television services - 92220000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

tender_194228/727094

Published date

19 November 2018

Closing date

18 December 2018

Contract start date

1 March 2019

Contract end date

28 February 2021

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

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

The British Embassy in Kabul represents the British Government in Afghanistan. It is headed by the British Ambassador to Afghanistan, who is the representative in Afghanistan of Her Majesty the Queen.

The contractor will be required to provide 24/7 satellite service and support to the British Embassy. The contract will cover the provision of services for all staff accommodation and office space.

A reliable, good quality Satellite TV service is essential for staff welfare and official use at the Embassy.

Requirement

- A wide range of English language channels, including Sports, Movies, News and Entertainment. Some regional/local channels, in particular news channels.
- New Satellite dish/cabling equipment.
- The option for internet based TV services.
- A 24/7 call-out service, with the expectation that repairs are carried out the same day.
- A routine service visit at least once per month.
- Completions of a service register by the contractor, which is monitored monthly by the Authority.
- Responsible for the upkeep of the "TV shack", situated on the Egyptian site.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Providing Satellite T.V. Services in British Embassy, Kabul

  • Opportunity
  • Published 19 November 2018

Additional text

In order to be considered for this project it and receive pre-qualification and/or tender information it is necessary that you register your company (including any relevant
information requested) on the
Foreign
& Commonwealth Office Procurement Portal, e-Bravo. Failure to do this will mean your company may not receive a Tender; no tenders will be issued via open e-mail.
Project 1990, ITT 2705 : Providing Satellite T.V. Services in British Embassy, Kabul
How to apply in this Project:
1. Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. -
Accept the terms and
conditions
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unique password (please keep
this secure).
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"Settings and Buyer
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About the buyer

Contact name

Swati Gupta

Address

British High Commission, Shantipath,
New Delhi
SW1A 2AH
England

Email

swati.gupta@fco.gov.uk