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Award of a Call of Contract for the provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network

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02 Apr 2026 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of a Call of Contract for the provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network" has been completed, with the award given on 1st April 2026 and officially published on 2nd April 2026. The Home Office, based in London, England, is the buying organisation responsible for this project in the industry category of Air-to-ground telecommunications services. The contract, valued at £3,158,112, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and covers services to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions worldwide. The procurement process utilised a selective method and was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecom services, particularly those specialising in network service design and migration assurance support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on leveraging innovative solutions from nimble providers. Roke Manor Research Limited, recognised for its SME scale, has already been awarded the contract, offering insights into the potential for similar businesses to engage in and benefit from such high-value public procurement opportunities. With expansive geographical coverage and a substantial contract period, this engagement allows businesses to enhance their service offerings and scale operations across multiple regions.

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Notice Title

Award of a Call of Contract for the provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network

Notice Description

Provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb1fec0a-b536-4043-b172-7411d140d9a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a28cbe-c2b0-4e25-bf47-a41a99df7183
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,158,112 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,158,112 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 days ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
HOME OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROKE MANOR RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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