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title: "Telecommunications - Satellite Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddce3fe5-7f27-4bff-bf01-1f9d0ec32376"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FCO SERVICES"
published: "2018-02-27"
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# Telecommunications - Satellite Services

Buyer: FCO SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddce3fe5-7f27-4bff-bf01-1f9d0ec32376

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## Summary

The procurement process involves FCO Services, based in Milton Keynes, which recently completed a tender for Telecommunications - Satellite Services. The contract, valued at £20,149, was awarded through a competitive dialogue methodology as part of the FCO CPG Framework. This procurement is classified under CPV code 32531000, relating to satellite communications equipment, and the contract duration began on 2nd October 2017 and will conclude on 31st March 2020. The tender period ended on 1st October 2017.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in telecommunications and satellite technologies. Businesses with expertise in satellite communications equipment are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, fostering growth by engaging in government contracts. The recent contract awarded to NSSL Global demonstrates the potential for SMEs to thrive in this sector, especially by leveraging frameworks established by government agencies.

## Notice

Provision of Telecommunications - Satellite Services - Call off from FCO CPG Framework - Contract ref NETBLOS/SAT009 Additional information: NA

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c88435-a4fa-455a-ae9f-40916af17086 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialogue (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,149 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,149 |
| 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 | FCO 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

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 27 Feb 2018 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c88435-a4fa-455a-ae9f-40916af17086

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c88435-a4fa-455a-ae9f-40916af17086
  27th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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