---
title: "ITT for the Provision of Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit LEO Satellites"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2024-12-10"
---

# ITT for the Provision of Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit LEO Satellites

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1.json)

## Summary

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, is inviting tenders for the provision of broadband internet services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. This procurement process falls under the satellite communications equipment category (CPV code 32531000) and encompasses the delivery to various regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender procedure is open and above threshold, with tender submissions due by 10:00 AM on 22nd January 2025. The contract is set to begin on 3rd March 2025 and will run until 2nd March 2027. This procurement is in the tender stage and has been active since the publication date of 10th December 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for SMEs that specialise in satellite communication services and equipment. Firms in these sectors can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings, gain footholds in new markets, and increase their revenue streams. The open procedure ensures fair competition, making it well-suited for small and medium enterprises ready to scale their operations by providing innovative and reliable broadband solutions via LEO satellites.

## Notice

ITT for the Provision of Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit LEO Satellites

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44233c1-6e4f-4929-a65b-b3debaafe143 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
- 35631100 - Communication satellites

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 15:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44233c1-6e4f-4929-a65b-b3debaafe143

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44233c1-6e4f-4929-a65b-b3debaafe143
  10th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1.json.