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title: "Satellite Phone Contract (con_31239)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b37c1b6b-d487-4083-81c7-88fd8e8126a1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# Satellite Phone Contract (con_31239)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b37c1b6b-d487-4083-81c7-88fd8e8126a1

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## Summary

The Department for Education, based in London, has awarded a contract for the supply of satellite phones and portable battery packs, including an SMS/Phone plan. This procurement process, classified under telecommunications equipment (CPV: 32522000), encompassed various regions across the United Kingdom, such as the North East, North West, and London, among others. The project, valued at £55,045.57, follows a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to GLOBAL TELESAT COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED on 26th March 2026, and the contract period spans from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2029, covering a critical period where efficient communication tools are deemed essential.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for SMEs looking to expand their reach within the telecommunications industry. Given the completion of the award stage, businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment can gain insights into the procurement practices and demands of large governmental organisations. While the current opportunity has been awarded to an SME, the Department for Education’s choice to call-off from a framework agreement suggests a preference for agile and resourceful businesses capable of delivering niche communication solutions, making it a valuable case study for similar enterprises aiming to engage in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Contract to provide Satellite Phones and portable battery packs, with SMS/Phone plan for the Satellite Phones

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd266767-2445-4239-972f-09c60e16f817 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,045 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,045 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GLOBAL TELESAT COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32522000 - Telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 12:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd266767-2445-4239-972f-09c60e16f817

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd266767-2445-4239-972f-09c60e16f817
  27th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement

## Provenance

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