Award

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

FCDO SERVICES

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Award

22 Aug 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Satellites - Lot 1 OneWeb" has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to NSSL GLOBAL LTD. The buying organisation is FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This tender falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment, with services to be delivered in the MK19 7BH postal area. The procurement process, identified as PNU1006983, was finalised on 21st July 2025. The contract period spans from 22nd July 2025 to 12th May 2027. The procurement method is classified as "Other - Other," and the initial tender issuance was completed by 21st July 2025.

This tender offers strategic opportunities for SMEs, particularly those specialising in satellite communications and related services. With a procurement value of GBP 13,160, businesses capable of delivering high-quality broadband internet services via LEO satellites are well-suited to benefit from such contracts. FCDO Services, as the contracting authority, presents a reliable partnership with potential for extended collaboration in future procurement endeavours. Businesses in the technology and communications sector can leverage this type of contract to expand their services and grow their market presence.

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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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e202b830-e227-48fc-967c-49d4cf545ef6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0b85a36-22b7-4b2b-96c7-8a3e97a31c81
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Other
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
£13,160 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,160 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
purchasingenquiries@fcdo.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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