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title: "ITT for the Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2024-08-16"
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# ITT for the Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-024a7b18-1305-40f8-960e-ddcbf595fefe

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## Summary

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services". This tender falls under the industry category of "Satellite communications equipment" and has a procurement stage of "Tender". The open procedure, managed by FCDO Services, is set to conclude its tender period on 16th September 2024, with the contract starting on 1st November 2024 and running until 31st October 2027. The procurement process is specifically targeting the supply of satellite phones and associated airtime services to various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 4,750,000.

This tender presents a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communication services. Companies with expertise in providing satellite phones, satellite user terminals, and related airtime services will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Although the procurement process is an open procedure that welcomes a wide range of competitors, the focus on satellite communications equipment suggests that businesses with a strong track record in this specialised field may have a competitive edge. Business users looking to expand their operations within the realm of expeditionary diplomacy, hurricane resilience, and essential satellite telephony services will find this an excellent opportunity to demonstrate their capacity and secure a long-term partnership with FCDO Services.

## Notice

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Satellite phone providers to submit a bid for the supply of Satellite phone and associated airtime services. The Authority provide essential Satellite telephony, Expeditionary Diplomacy and Hurricane resilience to a number of regions. This contract is to procure the supply of Satellite phones and Satellite User Terminals and associated airtime to aid efficient and effective delivery and maintenance of unit.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b7ef7d-613d-4ed1-84dd-dbf873dfa72c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2024 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b7ef7d-613d-4ed1-84dd-dbf873dfa72c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76b7ef7d-613d-4ed1-84dd-dbf873dfa72c
  16th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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