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Telecommunications - Satellite Services

FCO SERVICES

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27 Feb 2018 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which recently completed a tender for Telecommunications - Satellite Services. The contract, valued at £20,149, was awarded through a competitive dialogue methodology as part of the FCO CPG Framework. This procurement is classified under CPV code 32531000, relating to satellite communications equipment, and the contract duration began on 2nd October 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. The tender period ended on 1st October 2017.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and satellite technologies. Businesses with expertise in satellite communications equipment are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, fostering growth by engaging in government contracts. The recent contract awarded to NSSL Global demonstrates the potential for SMEs to thrive in this sector, especially by leveraging frameworks established by government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Telecommunications - Satellite Services

Notice Description

Provision of Telecommunications - Satellite Services - Call off from FCO CPG Framework - Contract ref NETBLOS/SAT009 Additional information: NA

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ddce3fe5-7f27-4bff-bf01-1f9d0ec32376
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c88435-a4fa-455a-ae9f-40916af17086
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£20,149 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,149 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 2-3 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
FCO 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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