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title: "SATELLITE BROADBAND FOR NLV PHAROS & NLV POLE STAR"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD"
published: "2021-12-23"
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# SATELLITE BROADBAND FOR NLV PHAROS & NLV POLE STAR

Buyer: NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2347cf98-35c7-4373-9fc4-a050dae8ed42

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## Summary

The Northern Lighthouse Board is undertaking a procurement process for satellite broadband services for the NLV Pharos and NLV Pole Star vessels. The tender, titled "SATELLITE BROADBAND FOR NLV PHAROS & NLV POLE STAR," is classified under the category of satellite communications equipment. The procurement method is a Single Tender Action with Department for Transport approval, aimed at extending the existing services until August 2024. The contract, valued at £216,002, commenced on 1st January 2022 and will conclude on 31st August 2024. The tender process closed on 29th November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in satellite communications and related services. Companies with experience in providing broadband solutions, particularly in maritime contexts, would find this project aligns well with their capabilities. As the Northern Lighthouse Board seeks to enhance connectivity for critical maritime operations, firms capable of delivering reliable satellite services are encouraged to consider this contract as a potential avenue for growth.

## Notice

SATELLITE BROADBAND FOR NLV PHAROS & NLV POLE STAR REFERENCE: OPSH/BROA/1443 Single Tender Action with DfT Approval to extend existing Satellite Broadband Services for NLV Pole Star & NLV Pharos until August 2024 : OJEU REFERENCE: 2017/S 167-343290

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5dc555-14ac-4388-889a-98e35a4876a3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Single tender action (OJEU - Extension of Existing Agreement) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,002 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN LIGHTHOUSE BOARD |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 3DA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSSLGLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5dc555-14ac-4388-889a-98e35a4876a3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5dc555-14ac-4388-889a-98e35a4876a3
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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