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title: "Deployable Commercial Satellite (ComSat) Communications Module"
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# Deployable Commercial Satellite (ComSat) Communications Module

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc9fcba7-67f9-476d-a35c-559cc3f8fa7b

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## Summary

The MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has completed a procurement process for the "Deployable Commercial Satellite (ComSat) Communications Module," aimed at supporting Maritime Communications Equipment. This contract, classified under the telecommunications equipment and supplies category, took place in the South East of England. The tender was initiated on 11th August 2020 and is valued at £29,875. The procurement method was selective and conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the contract period running from 17th August 2020 to 16th August 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications sector to engage with the MINISTRY OF DEFENCE and potentially expand their business operations. Companies that specialise in satellite communications equipment and services would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, benefiting from the established relationship with a prominent public sector buyer.

## Notice

Deployable Commercial Satellite (ComSat) Communications Module - Support to Maritime Communications Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04a684a-2c5a-46a8-a913-08d75dea1d1d |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 16 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,875 |
| 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 | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 3LU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Charles Dickens |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSSLGLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2020 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04a684a-2c5a-46a8-a913-08d75dea1d1d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a04a684a-2c5a-46a8-a913-08d75dea1d1d
  27th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3999fa7-87db-4524-b44e-aa2c0ed2350d

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