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title: "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2025-08-29"
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# Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49f20a9c-3741-422a-8cfb-03ea0b129383

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services" involved the buying organisation FCDO Services, located at Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes, England. This tender was classified under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment (CPV code 32530000). The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded to NSSL GLOBAL LTD. The tender process concluded with contracts commencing on 11th August 2025 and projected to end on 23rd January 2028. Key dates include the tender period which ended on 10th August 2025 and the award date of 10th August 2025. The procurement method used was classified as "Other - Other."

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as it is suitable for such entities according to the procurement's suitability criteria. Companies specialising in satellite communications equipment and related services will find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their capabilities and market presence. Given that the procurement is under the services category, enterprises offering comprehensive satellite communication solutions would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to drive growth and innovation in their service offerings.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO Services Contract: XLY120/025/24SP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7962ad8-f290-4560-ae0d-b9f0cc5737f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Aug 2025 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,400 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSSL GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 13:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7962ad8-f290-4560-ae0d-b9f0cc5737f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b7962ad8-f290-4560-ae0d-b9f0cc5737f6
  29th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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