Tender

ITT for the Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Tender

16 Aug 2024 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services". This tender falls under the industry category of "Satellite communications equipment" and has a procurement stage of "Tender". The open procedure, managed by FCDO Services, is set to conclude its tender period on 16th September 2024, with the contract starting on 1st November 2024 and running until 31st October 2027. The procurement process is specifically targeting the supply of satellite phones and associated airtime services to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 4,750,000.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communication services. Companies with expertise in providing satellite phones, satellite user terminals, and related airtime services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Although the procurement process is an open procedure that welcomes a wide range of competitors, the focus on satellite communications equipment suggests that businesses with a strong track record in this specialised field may have a competitive edge. Business users looking to expand their operations within the realm of expeditionary diplomacy, hurricane resilience, and essential satellite telephony services will find this an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capacity and secure a long-term partnership with FCDO Services.

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Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Notice Description

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Satellite phone providers to submit a bid for the supply of Satellite phone and associated airtime services. The Authority provide essential Satellite telephony, Expeditionary Diplomacy and Hurricane resilience to a number of regions. This contract is to procure the supply of Satellite phones and Satellite User Terminals and associated airtime to aid efficient and effective delivery and maintenance of unit.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-024a7b18-1305-40f8-960e-ddcbf595fefe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b7ef7d-613d-4ed1-84dd-dbf873dfa72c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
susan.parsons@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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