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title: "BF Maritime Cutters Communications"
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# BF Maritime Cutters Communications

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aba4ef0e-c5ee-4909-8b5a-44780c6db9a9

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Home Office, focuses on the provision of satellite communications for four maritime cutters, detailed under the title "BF Maritime Cutters Communications." This contract, which falls under the services category related to satellite communications equipment (CPV code 32531000), was executed through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action, as it was below the threshold. The contract was awarded on 11 November 2019, with a completion date set for 10 May 2020, and the total contract value was £71,988. The primary location for delivery includes multiple regions within the UK and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in satellite communications and support services, particularly those capable of providing technical solutions and ongoing maintenance for maritime applications. While SMEs and VCSEs were not suited for this particular contract, larger firms specialising in satellite technologies and maritime communications systems may find aligning their services with the UK's strategic maritime operations advantageous for future contracts similar in scope.

## Notice

Provision of satellite communications to four (4) Cutters, to include support services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c011e0-db08-443f-954f-b3ea681b8704 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Nov 2019 - 10 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,988 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,988 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SPECIALIST COMPUTER CENTRES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2020 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c011e0-db08-443f-954f-b3ea681b8704

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8c011e0-db08-443f-954f-b3ea681b8704
  20th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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