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Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

FCDO SERVICES

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29 Aug 2025 at 12:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services" has been awarded to NSSL Global Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), by FCDO Services. The procurement falls under the category of satellite-related communications equipment, focusing on service provision, and is located in Milton Keynes, England. This contract was initiated through a "Call off from FCDO Services Contract: XLY120/025/24SP" under the procurement method referred to as "Other - Other." The contract period commenced on 22nd July 2025 and will end on 23rd January 2028, with the tender stage marked as complete as of the award date on 21st July 2025. The total contract value stands at £57,093.3.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication equipment and services, particularly those capable of providing satellite phone services and airtime. SMEs in this industry may find this contract to be a lucrative opportunity due to the specific suitability for such enterprises. Companies with the necessary expertise to deliver reliable satellite communication solutions can leverage this contract to establish or expand their market presence within public sector contracts, promoting further business growth through enhanced visibility and experience in government projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df49f05d-5647-481f-8c88-0e663c632284
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
£57,093 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,093 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.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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