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title: "Satellite phones"
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buyer: "DSIT"
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# Satellite phones

Buyer: DSIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-990d8f89-2643-4335-a597-a889bf6db094

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Satellite phones" was carried out by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The procurement, concerning the category of satellite communications equipment, falls under the services industry and is primarily located in London, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £137,785, was awarded on 28th November 2025, under a "Call-off from a framework agreement" via a Mini Competition process within the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services framework, RM6261, Lot 2: Mobile Voice and Data Solutions. The contract period runs from 28th November 2025 to 27th November 2027.

This tender offers promising opportunities for businesses specialising in mobile and satellite communication solutions. It presents growth potential particularly for SMEs, given its suitability preference, allowing such enterprises to expand their client base within governmental frameworks. Companies with expertise in providing satellite phones and airtime services stand well-positioned to compete for similar contracts. The opportunity underscores the importance of engaging with framework agreements to access governmental procurement channels effectively.

## Notice

***This is an award notice, not a call for competition*** Department for Science, Innovation and Technology SIT - GO Science ) had a requirement for the provision of Satellite phones and airtime services. This procurement has been concluded via a Mini Competition process under the CCS Mobile Voice and Data Services, RM6261, Lot 2: Mobile Voice and Data Solutions framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5a853a-ec23-457a-b2c1-51785dbd9e01 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £137,785 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £137,785 |
| 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 | DSIT |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2025 at 13:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5a853a-ec23-457a-b2c1-51785dbd9e01

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae5a853a-ec23-457a-b2c1-51785dbd9e01
  19th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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