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Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

FCDO SERVICES

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29 Aug 2025 at 13:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services" involved the buying organisation FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This tender was classified under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment (CPV code 32530000). The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to NSSL GLOBAL LTD. The tender process concluded with contracts commencing on 11th August 2025 and projected to end on 23rd January 2028. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 10th August 2025 and the award date of 10th August 2025. The procurement method used was classified as "Other - Other."

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is suitable for such entities according to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies specialising in satellite communications equipment and related services will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their capabilities and market presence. Given that the procurement is under the services category, enterprises offering comprehensive satellite communication solutions would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to drive growth and innovation in their service offerings.

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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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49f20a9c-3741-422a-8cfb-03ea0b129383
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7962ad8-f290-4560-ae0d-b9f0cc5737f6
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
£41,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 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
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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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