Published date: 16 August 2024

This notice was replaced on 16 August 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 16 August 2024)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Satellite communications equipment - 32531000

Location of contract

MK19 7BH

Value of contract

£4,750,000

Procurement reference

tender_460704/1396104

Published date

16 August 2024

Closing date

16 September 2024

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 November 2024

Contract end date

31 October 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

FCDO Services (the Authority) invites tenders from Satellite phone providers to submit a bid for the supply of Satellite phone and associated airtime services.
The Authority provide essential Satellite telephony, Expeditionary Diplomacy and Hurricane resilience to a number of regions. This contract is to procure the supply of Satellite phones and Satellite User Terminals and associated airtime to aid efficient and effective delivery and maintenance of unit.


About the buyer

Address

HP71, Hanslope Park.
Milton Keynes
MK19 7BH
England

Email

susan.parsons@fcdo.gov.uk