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Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

FCDO SERVICES

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14 Mar 2025 at 12:15

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Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of satellite phones and airtime services, with the title "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment (CPV code: 32530000) and is based in Milton Keynes, England, with postal code MK19 7BH. The contract was awarded on 4th February 2025, and the contract period runs from 5th February 2025 to 23rd January 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies in the satellite communications sector, especially SMEs. Suitable businesses include those that specialise in providing satellite phones and related services. FCDO Services' procurement from NSSL GLOBAL LTD, an SME, highlights the responsiveness of this framework to smaller enterprises, opening the door for similar organisations to engage in high-value contracts within the public sector.

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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-b5fd17-4cac135a-5b08-4c11-af60-1ba446a29937
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8833f0c4-3aec-467a-9458-c9ef9def7ffa
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£99,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£99,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 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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