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UK5 - 715709451 -Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Nov 2025 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is leading a procurement process titled "UK5 - 715709451 - Transparency Notice", aiming to provide an Inter-Site Connectivity Service to British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) in the Falkland Islands. This contract, with a gross value of £460,251.02, involves telecommunication services specifically excluding telephone and data transmission services. The procurement falls under the services category and follows a direct award method due to the exclusive rights granted to SURE by the Falkland Government. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract period scheduled to begin on 4th November 2025 and end on 31st October 2027. The project is classified under the defence and security special regime, reflecting its specialised nature.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the telecommunication services sector, especially those equipped to handle defence and security-related projects. While the direct award method indicates a predetermined supplier due to specialised circumstances, such contracts highlight niche areas for other businesses to develop capabilities in exclusive-rights environments. Companies with expertise in providing interconnectivity solutions in isolated or geographically unique locations might explore similar opportunities in partnership or consultancy roles, aiming to expand their business scope into defence and controlled operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) demonstrating the appropriate suitability criteria stand to benefit from understanding and exploring such specialised sectors.

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Notice Title

UK5 - 715709451 -Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Provision of an Inter-Site Connectivity Service to British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) Falkland Islands.

Procurement Information

SURE have exclusive rights provided by the Falkland Goavernment to operate on the Falkland Islands.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d967
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070650-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64220000 - Telecommunication services except telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£383,542 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
4 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9GB
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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