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title: "Africa Hub - Pretoria - Satellite Comms Back-Up / VSAT System"
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# Africa Hub - Pretoria - Satellite Comms Back-Up / VSAT System

Buyer: FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c8b87d2c-8a27-4e5f-ba01-520924cbdcad

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## Summary

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office issued a tender titled "Africa Hub - Pretoria - Satellite Comms Back-Up / VSAT System" in the goods category. The procurement method was selective, calling off from a framework agreement, with a contract value of £92,000. The deadline for tender submission was June 30, 2023, and the contract period is set between July 3, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The contracting authority is the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, located in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity could be beneficial for businesses providing satellite communications equipment. The tender was awarded to FCDO Services Engineering & Operations. Businesses with expertise in this field and capacity to deliver large-scale projects in the UK market are well-suited to compete. The contract award was valued at £92,000, offering a potential growth opportunity for suppliers in the satellite communications equipment industry.

## Notice

Purchasing of Satellite Comms Back-Up / VSAT System for Pretoria Post

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2356a8-ea93-4dae-8385-6ac62f812764 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £92,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £92,000 |
| 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 | FOREIGN COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2AE |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCDO SERVICES ENGINEERING & OPERATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2023 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2356a8-ea93-4dae-8385-6ac62f812764

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c2356a8-ea93-4dae-8385-6ac62f812764
  5th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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