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cancelled GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

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

[Foreign & Commonwealth Office](https://tendernation.io/buyers/foreign-commonwealth-office)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

19 Nov 2018

Deadline

Closed

18 Dec 2018

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

Additional information:

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:

- Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal: [fco.bravosolution.co.uk](https://fco.bravosolution.co.uk) and click the link to register. -

Accept the terms and

conditions

and click "continue" - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click "Save" when complete - you will shortly receive an e-mail with your

unique password (please keep

this secure).

- Login to the portal with the username/password - Click on the relevant Invitation to Tender (ITT) to access the content - You can now access any attachments by clicking the

"Settings and Buyer

Attachments" in the "Actions" box;

Responding to the ITT - You can choose to "Reply" or "Reject" (please give a reason if rejecting) - You can now use the 'Messages' function to communicate with the buyer and

seek clarification - Note the

deadline for completion, - There may be a mixture of online & offline actions for you to perform (there is detailed online help available), You must then publish your reply using

the publish button in the

"Actions" box on the left-hand side of the page. If you require any further assistance please consult the the online help or contact the eTendering help desk.

Potential Providers should answer all questions as accurately and concisely as possible in the same order as the questions are presented. Where a question is not relevant to the

### Potential Provider's

organisation, this should be indicated, with an explanation. Where attachments are requested to be submitted within the electronic PQQ/ITT, these shall be submitted in a PDF

format (Adobe or similar).

PQQ/ITT or Bids not submitted via the FCO's eProcurement portal will not be considered.

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## CPV classification

Television services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/c90acb51-caf9-4476-b60b-1a2b578a7aa1)

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