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Award

01 Jul 2026 at 10:14

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 09:57

Award

02 Apr 2026 at 15:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Corporation of Trinity House, a public authority in central government based in London, has completed a procurement process for its Maritime Broadband project. They have directly awarded the contract to NSSL Global Ltd, a large-scale supplier. This award, aimed at providing satellite broadband services to three vessels in the UK and parts of Europe, falls under the services category with an industry focus on internet services. The procurement method utilised was a direct award due to a lack of acceptable tenders in the initial compliant exercise, highlighting a focus on ensuring value for money. The contract was signed on 25th June 2026 and is active from 1st July 2026, intended to run through 1st July 2028, with optional extensions available until 2034.

This tender represents a growth opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite broadband and related technology services. Companies in the internet services industry, especially those capable of scaling large operations or possessing significant experience with maritime telecommunications, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The opportunity not only involves immediate service provision but also potential long-term engagements through multiple contract extensions. Engaging in such contracts can broaden a company's portfolio and establish credibility as a reliable supplier for government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Maritime Broadband

Notice Description

Trinity House is seeking a Satellite broadband provider to supply internet access at reliable speeds for three vessels operating in various locations around the UK and parts of Europe.

Procurement Information

Following the completion of a compliant procurement exercise in which no acceptable tenders were identified, it is the intention of Trinity House to make a direct award, having due regard to value for money.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067c3c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061593-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72400000 - Internet services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£999,552 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£999,552 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 1 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CORPORATION OF TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSSL GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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