Award

Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb

FCDO SERVICES

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22 Aug 2025 at 14:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites, specifically Lot 1 OneWeb, has reached the award stage. FCDO Services, the buying organisation located in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, is facilitating this procurement. The contract is titled "Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb" and falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment. The contract award was published on 22nd August 2025, with an active award date of 22nd July 2025, and the contract period spans from 23rd July 2025 to 12th May 2027. The procurement method was classified as "Other - Other," and the tender process has been completed with a contract value of £28,448.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in satellite communications and services. With the contracting process already complete and the project awarded to NSSL GLOBAL LTD, an SME, this procurement underscores the inclusivity of smaller businesses in such high-value contracts. Companies that specialise in providing advanced satellite solutions or related technologies could have been well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders, enhancing their business growth through participating in public sector projects. As FCDO Services encourages SME involvement, businesses in this category should monitor similar opportunities for potential engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract: XLY120/082/24SP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15d83402-acf7-4f6a-b53d-f5f450b7ff79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9391635d-9627-4f6d-ad90-4704adfbd5ea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,448 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,448 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2025 - 12 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSSL GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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