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title: "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2025-03-14"
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# Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4cac135a-5b08-4c11-af60-1ba446a29937

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## Summary

FCDO Services has recently completed the procurement process for the provision of satellite phones and airtime services, with the title "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment (CPV code: 32530000) and is based in Milton Keynes, England, with postal code MK19 7BH. The contract was awarded on 4th February 2025, and the contract period runs from 5th February 2025 to 23rd January 2028. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents significant business growth potential for companies in the satellite communications sector, especially SMEs. Suitable businesses include those that specialise in providing satellite phones and related services. FCDO Services' procurement from NSSL GLOBAL LTD, an SME, highlights the responsiveness of this framework to smaller enterprises, opening the door for similar organisations to engage in high-value contracts within the public sector.

## 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/8833f0c4-3aec-467a-9458-c9ef9def7ffa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,200 |
| 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

- 14 Mar 2025 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8833f0c4-3aec-467a-9458-c9ef9def7ffa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8833f0c4-3aec-467a-9458-c9ef9def7ffa
  14th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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