NEDS Mobile Network

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "NEDS Mobile Network" was managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, a central government public authority based in Salisbury, United Kingdom. This procurement falls within the defence and security special regime, specifically targeting goods in the form of satellite communications equipment. The procurement was completed using a direct method without competition, under the legal framework of the UK Public General Act 2023/54. The award stage of this process was concluded on the 10th of June, 2025, with the contract becoming active on the 6th of June, 2025, and set to end on the 9th of July, 2025.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in communications technology, particularly those capable of delivering bespoke mobile network solutions. Large-scale enterprises like Telent Ltd, which successfully secured this contract, are well-positioned to benefit, given the contract's focus on deploying a 4G cellular 'Micro Cell' basestation. The procurement process, favouring below-threshold value transactions without competition, suggests potential opportunities for similar companies within the satellite communications equipment sector to engage with government contracts in the future.

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NEDS Mobile Network

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Contract Timeline

Publication Date

10th June 2025 13:42:19 PM
Contract Summary

Procurement of a mobile network representative of a specific commercial 4G cellular ‘Micro Cell’ basestation.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-054622

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Direct

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Without Competition

Procurement Category

N/A

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

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Awarding Authority

DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

PLS_Transparency@dstl.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Porton Down

Salisbury

SP4 0JQ

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

TELENT LTD

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NEDS Mobile Network

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