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SUPPLY OF ONEWEB AND STARLINK SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY HARDWARE AND SERVICES

University of South Wales

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18 Aug 2026 at 16:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of South Wales procured OneWeb and Starlink satellite connectivity hardware and associated services for its connectivity requirements. The requirement covers satellite communications equipment and related service provision, under a single completed lot. The buying organisation is the University of South Wales, based in Pontypridd, Wales. The selected supplier, Excelerate Technology Ltd, is based in Cardiff. This is a goods-led technology requirement focused on supplying and supporting satellite connectivity hardware from the OneWeb and Starlink platforms. Businesses active in satellite communications, connectivity infrastructure, network equipment supply or associated technical services would recognise this as the relevant market. The procurement is specific to the University’s need for satellite connectivity hardware and services rather than a general information technology supply arrangement.

The procurement has been awarded and the tender is complete. The University used a below-threshold direct award without competition. Excelerate Technology Ltd was awarded the contract on 10 August 2026, and the contract was signed on the same date. The contract runs from 10 August 2026 to 9 August 2027. Its value is £29,215 excluding VAT, or £35,058 including VAT. The award is active and the contract is active. The published procurement records identify goods as the main category and satellite communications equipment as the classification. The award relates to the single completed lot. The procurement was carried out under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023, section 54. No competitive evaluation basis is stated because the route was a direct award without competition.

This procurement demonstrates a defined requirement from the University of South Wales for OneWeb and Starlink satellite connectivity hardware and services, delivered through a specialist technology supplier. Competitors seeking similar work with this buyer would need credible capability in satellite communications equipment, including the supply and support of hardware compatible with the relevant satellite connectivity platforms. They would also need to demonstrate that they can provide associated connectivity services alongside physical equipment, rather than supplying standalone hardware only. Excelerate Technology Ltd is recorded as a large supplier, indicating that the requirement was fulfilled by an established provider with the capacity to support the whole need. Businesses monitoring this market should position themselves around reliable satellite connectivity delivery, technical support and the ability to meet a university’s institutional requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SUPPLY OF ONEWEB AND STARLINK SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY HARDWARE AND SERVICES

Notice Description

SUPPLY OF ONEWEB AND STARLINK SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY HARDWARE AND SERVICES 26/27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e6e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078703-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,215 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 9 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of South Wales
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Excelerate Technology Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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