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title: "Provision of Iridium Mobile and Fixed Terminals (Business Continuity Planning)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0585bf"
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# Provision of Iridium Mobile and Fixed Terminals (Business Continuity Planning)

Buyer: MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0585bf

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## Summary

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA), a public authority within the central government of the United Kingdom, has completed the award stage of its procurement process for the provision of Iridium mobile and fixed terminals. This contract, aimed at enhancing business continuity planning through satellite telecommunications, was managed under an open procedure and covers goods associated with satellite-related communication equipment and telecommunications services. The procurement process commenced with market engagement to understand supplier availability, followed by a tender issued on 10th September 2025, with the submission deadline set on 10th October 2025. The contract was awarded to ITC Global (UK) Limited, effective from 15th December 2025 and is set to conclude on 14th December 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions. The value of the contract excluding extensions is £85,699 GBP.

Businesses interested in this procurement process, particularly those in satellite telecommunications and mobile terminal provision, may find growth opportunities through participating in similar tenders. While the primary contract has been awarded to a large supplier, ITC Global (UK) Limited, the process allowed for SME participation, evidenced by one SME bid reaching the final stage. This tender opens avenues for companies specialising in non-terrestrial communication capabilities, especially those previously engaged or seeking engagement with governmental bodies. Enterprises with established expertise in delivering resilient communication solutions and post-warranty support services would be well-equipped to compete for future contracts with the MCA, fostering growth in a sector that underpins critical national infrastructure resilience.

## Notice

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has tendered for the provision of 19 Iridium satellite communication terminals with airtime contracts to provision a resilient, non-terrestrial communication capability during a national or critical infrastructure outages. Please note that the awarded value excludes extension options, but these were taken into account as part of the whole life cost assessment in accordance with the ITT procedure set out.

### Planning Information

Following a desktop exercise to identify potential suppliers, the MCA has already undertaken market engagement to establish budget costs, the availability of potentially suitable solutions and to determine the best approach to the procurement (open procedure). 
The MCA believes it now has sufficient insight into the supply market to go out to tender for our requirement. Details of how to communicate with the MCA during the tender period will be issued with the UK4 Tender Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036505-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 14 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,333 |
| Lots value | £133,333 |
| Awards value | £85,699 |
| Contracts value | £85,699 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active, Pending |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO15 1EG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Banister & Polygon |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ITC GLOBAL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036505-2026
- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:52 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075929-2025
- 10 Sep 2025 at 16:16 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055593-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 09:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036505-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075929-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055593-2025
  10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047897-2025
  12th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dft.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/maritime-and-coastguard-agency
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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