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Mobile Airtime 2025-2027

NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY

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12 May 2026 at 12:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, located in Warrington, has completed the procurement process for the "Mobile Airtime 2025-2027" contract. This procurement, classified under the mobile-telephone services category, was conducted through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. With a total value of £47,088.96, the contract was awarded to Virgin Media Business Limited on 15th December 2025, with service delivery commencing on 16th December 2025 and running until 15th December 2027. The procurement specifically targeted services within the United Kingdom's North West region.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile-telephone services, particularly those able to supply comprehensive airtime coverage. Although the procurement was not specifically tailored for SMEs or VCSEs, companies experienced in framework agreements may find similar opportunities to expand their portfolio by engaging in such service contracts with government bodies like the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. Competing in this sector may benefit companies with a strong track record of reliability and a capability to provide robust telecommunications solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mobile Airtime 2025-2027

Notice Description

Mobile Airtime coverage

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fedf7948-ec26-45a3-8dd6-143e87b8fbe2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c33b697a-0739-4d08-b7bd-826c312d8380
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64212000 - Mobile-telephone services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£47,088 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,088 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2025 - 15 Dec 2027 1-2 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
NUCLEAR DECOMMISSIONING AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6GR
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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