Award

Satellite phones

DSIT

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Award

19 Dec 2025 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "Satellite phones" was carried out by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The procurement, concerning the category of satellite communications equipment, falls under the services industry and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £137,785, was awarded on 28th November 2025, under a "Call-off from a framework agreement" via a Mini Competition process within the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services framework, RM6261, Lot 2: Mobile Voice and Data Solutions. The contract period runs from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2027.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile and satellite communication solutions. It presents growth potential particularly for SMEs, given its suitability preference, allowing such enterprises to expand their client base within governmental frameworks. Companies with expertise in providing satellite phones and airtime services stand well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The opportunity underscores the importance of engaging with framework agreements to access governmental procurement channels effectively.

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Notice Title

Satellite phones

Notice Description

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Science, Innovation and Technology SIT - GO Science ) had a requirement for the provision of Satellite phones and airtime services. This procurement has been concluded via a Mini Competition process under the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services, RM6261, Lot 2: Mobile Voice and Data Solutions framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-990d8f89-2643-4335-a597-a889bf6db094
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5a853a-ec23-457a-b2c1-51785dbd9e01
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£137,785 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£137,785 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2027 1-2 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
DSIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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