Award

Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

08 Dec 2025 at 16:25

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services" has been completed under the management of FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. The contract is classified under the industry category of "Satellite-related communications equipment" with the postal code delivery address of MK19 7BH. This procurement was conducted using an "Other" method and was in the award stage as of 8th December 2025. The tender period concluded on 8th October 2025, and the contract period spans from 9th October 2025 to 23rd January 2028. The procurement was valued at £58,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in communications and satellite technology, to expand their market reach and business operations. The successful supplier for this tender was NSSL GLOBAL LTD, evidencing the suitability of small-scale enterprises for similar contracts. Businesses with capabilities in satellite equipment supply and services could find similar opportunities beneficial for growth, especially those looking to establish or enhance partnerships with government organisations such as the FCDO Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract: XLY120/025/24SP & XLY120/025/24SP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-413aff02-8f07-4b3d-b733-7d52897457fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a22aee8-db23-4ec8-8193-6016601241a6
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
£58,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£58,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 23 Jan 2028 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fco.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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSSL GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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