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title: "Award of a Call of Contract for the provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network"
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# Award of a Call of Contract for the provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1fec0a-b536-4043-b172-7411d140d9a8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Award of a Call of Contract for the provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network" has been completed, with the award given on 1st April 2026 and officially published on 2nd April 2026. The Home Office, based in London, England, is the buying organisation responsible for this project in the industry category of Air-to-ground telecommunications services. The contract, valued at £3,158,112, is set to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, and covers services to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and other regions worldwide. The procurement process utilised a selective method and was conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecom services, particularly those specialising in network service design and migration assurance support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the project's focus on leveraging innovative solutions from nimble providers. Roke Manor Research Limited, recognised for its SME scale, has already been awarded the contract, offering insights into the potential for similar businesses to engage in and benefit from such high-value public procurement opportunities. With expansive geographical coverage and a substantial contract period, this engagement allows businesses to enhance their service offerings and scale operations across multiple regions.

## Notice

Provision of Network Service Design and Migration Assurance Support for the ESN Air Network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a28cbe-c2b0-4e25-bf47-a41a99df7183 |
| 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 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,158,112 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,158,112 |
| 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 | ROKE MANOR RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a28cbe-c2b0-4e25-bf47-a41a99df7183

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a28cbe-c2b0-4e25-bf47-a41a99df7183
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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