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Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

FCDO SERVICES

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06 Jun 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services" was conducted by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment and was handled using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The key dates for this contract include the tender period ending on 11th May 2025, with the contract period beginning on 12th May 2025 and running until 23rd January 2028. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase as of 6th June 2025, with NSSL GLOBAL LTD being selected as the supplier. The contract is valued at £570,240 for the specified period.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in satellite communications services to expand their business. Companies that can offer reliable satellite phone technology and supporting airtime services will find this an especially fitting opportunity. The contract not only provides substantial financial value but also aligns with the strategic objectives of businesses aiming to strengthen their portfolio in collaboration with government agencies like FCDO Services. Businesses with expertise in sophisticated communication solutions and capability to adhere to framework agreements will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders.

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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-b5fd17-58a21564-dbef-4fdb-9095-9670c1e7f430
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c04a0b3b-507f-4cb1-a34d-4c51292d8257
Current Stage
Award
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
£570,240 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£570,240 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 May 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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