British Embassy Baghdad Internet Contract £311k to Supercell
Summary
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has awarded a contract for internet infrastructure and associated services at the British Embassy in Baghdad to Supercell Network for Internet Services Ltd. The contract has an initial one-year value of £143,264, with options to extend for up to two additional years bringing the total potential value to £311,336 excluding VAT. Hardware costs are capped at £50,000 and the contract covers high-availability internet connectivity, hardware supply, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
“The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract for the provision of internet infrastructure and associated services at the British Embassy in Baghdad to Supercell Network for Internet Services Ltd.”
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What changed
The FCDO has formally awarded an internet infrastructure and service provision contract to Supercell Network for Internet Services Ltd for the British Embassy in Baghdad. The contract signed on 24 March 2026 runs initially until 23 March 2027 with two optional one-year extensions, and includes hardware supply, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support. The contract follows earlier market engagement and a tender process, with a total potential value of £311,336 excluding VAT under the Government Procurement Agreement.
This is a transparency and market-intelligence notice rather than a compliance-triggering action. No new regulatory obligations are imposed on third parties by this contract award. Businesses operating in government IT services or telecommunications may find this relevant for market intelligence on FCDO procurement activity and SME supplier engagement in international markets.
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Contract
Internet Infrastructure and Service Provision – British Embassy Baghdad
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office UK7: Contract details notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-037309
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05fee8 (view related notices)
Published 23 April 2026, 5:36pm
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Reference
ITT_7464
Description
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) awarded a contract for the provision of internet infrastructure and associated services at the British Embassy in Baghdad to Supercell Network for Internet Services Ltd. The scope of the contract includes high‑availability internet connectivity, hardware supply, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
The contract will run for an initial period of one year, with options to extend for up to two additional years (1 + 1), giving a total possible contract duration of three years. The estimated contract value covers the initial term and any optional extensions. Hardware costs must not exceed £50,000, exclusive of UK VAT but inclusive of all applicable local taxes. The contract value for the initial one‑year period is £143,264.00, excluding VAT. Should the options to extend be exercised, the total contract value may increase to £311,336.00.
This opportunity follows early market engagement (Notice ID: 2025/S 000‑068370) and an initial tender process (Notice ID: 2025/S 000‑075862). FCDO remains committed to transparency and encourages participation from a broad range of suppliers, including local providers and small and medium‑sized enterprises (SMEs).
Contract 2. Internet Infrastructure and Service Provision – British Embassy Baghdad
Supplier
Contract value
- £311,336 excluding VAT
- £311,336 including VAT Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
24 March 2026
Contract dates
- 24 March 2026 to 23 March 2027
- Possible extension to 23 March 2029
- 3 years Description of possible extension:
The Buyer may extend the Contract for a period of up to a further 2 years (+1+1 years) bringing it to maximum of a three-year contract by giving not less than 30 calendar days’ notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date. The Conditions of the Contract shall apply throughout any such extended period.
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Optional streaming offers: 1001 - VOD and TOD - premier Over-the-Top (OTT); new technologies, processes, or methodologies to improve efficiency, reduce cost, or enhance service delivery; and any additional residential requirements arising during delivery.
CPV classifications
Internet service providers ISP
Contract locations
- IQ - Iraq
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
N/A for the purpose of this notice, the procurement value is less than £5 million including VAT. However, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) set out in the contract will be used to assess the quality, availability, and responsibilities of the service.
Submission
Submission type
Tenders
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Supplier
Super cell Network for internet services LTD
This is a consortium. A consortium is 2 or more suppliers working together to fulfil a contract.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBQ-3574-ZXXC Hay Al-Jamiaa Dist. 631 Str. 10 Bldg. 81
Baghdad
10001
Iraq
Telephone: 7810001818
Email: info@supercell.iq
Website: https://supercell.iq /
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 2. Internet Infrastructure and Service Provision - British Embassy Baghdad
Contracting authority
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXRR-8771-PHVX King Charles Street
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Email: commercial.smi@fcdo.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
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