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Telecommunications - Satellite Services

FCDO SERVICES

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27 Jan 2025 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract, titled "Telecommunications - Satellite Services," falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment. The buying organisation is FCDO Services, located in Milton Keynes, England. This procurement process is at the award stage, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender was awarded on 5th November 2024, with the contract set to commence on 6th November 2024 and end on 28th February 2029. The contract involves delivering services to the postcode area MK19 7BH and has a total value of GBP 11,576.59.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in satellite communications and related services can expand their portfolio by engaging in this long-term contract. The awarded supplier, NSSL GLOBAL LTD, exemplifies the type of SME well-suited for this procurement, indicating a preference for companies with a similar scale capable of delivering high-quality satellite services. SMEs looking to increase their market presence in this sector can leverage such opportunities to establish and strengthen relationships with public sector bodies like FCDO Services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications - Satellite Services

Notice Description

Call off from OGD (MOD) Contract Ref: CSCS4 - 941389-19

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d7405bc5-3806-4476-a1c9-005622c22734
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a993df3-d7d7-4f0e-a82c-be796d7fdd33
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
£11,576 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,576 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2029 4-5 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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