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Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb

FCDO SERVICES

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16 Jul 2025 at 13:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb" was managed by FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England. This contract was awarded to NSSL Global Ltd on 22 June 2025, with the contract period running from 23 June 2025 to 12 May 2027. The procurement falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment and was conducted using a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement process is complete, moving from the tender stage to the award stage, with the total contract valued at £23,800.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operating within the satellite communications sector. Businesses specializing in or possessing expertise in LEO satellite technology will find this contract particularly relevant. Since the procurement method involved a selective process, companies with capabilities aligned with the framework's requirements were well-suited to compete. This contract with FCDO Services allows the awarded supplier to further entrench their position in the public sector while showcasing their offerings in a high-demand technological field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb

Notice Description

Call off from FCDO Services Contract: XLY120/082/24SP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7225840e-5d7e-4b6b-b778-a46697b6a716
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69050283-dcb6-48e6-a0e8-0412802437d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£23,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 12 May 2027 1-2 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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