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title: "Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCDO SERVICES"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# Provision of Satellite Phones and Airtime Services

Buyer: FCDO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c32ffe3c-993c-4a4c-86b7-c28538509e18

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## Summary

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Services has completed the procurement process for the provision of satellite phones and airtime services, with the contract awarded to NSSL GLOBAL LTD. The tender falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment and is part of a call-off from the framework agreement XLY120/025/24SP. The procurement stage has moved from tender to award, with the contract period commencing on 26th February 2025 and concluding on 23rd January 2028. The procurement method used was selective. The services are to be delivered to Milton Keynes, England (MK19 7BH), with the total contract value amounting to £138,915.15.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communications, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with capabilities in providing satellite phones and associated airtime services can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and establish a relationship with the FCDO Services. SMEs with a focus on advanced communication solutions are particularly well-suited to compete and benefit from this comprehensive service requirement under the established framework agreement.

## Notice

Call off from FCDO Services Contract: XLY120/025/24SP

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bab290-4289-45bd-a55a-cfcf415d9ecb |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2025 - 23 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £138,915 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £138,915 |
| 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 | FCDO SERVICES |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK19 7BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NSSL GLOBAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bab290-4289-45bd-a55a-cfcf415d9ecb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74bab290-4289-45bd-a55a-cfcf415d9ecb
  20th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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