NSSL Continuation of satellite airtime service to BFMC Cutters and CPVs

Home Office
London
Direct award
1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026

Provision of satellite airtime for existing Inmarsat-based GMDSS suites integrated into cutter and patrol vessels. The service is required to maintain legal compliance with SOLAS maritime regulations and ensure continuous operational capability for the fleet while a new competitive procurement process is conducted.

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Awarded value: £20k; As published
Published: 14 August 2025
Awarded: 22 July 2025; NSSL Global
Contract length: 7 months; Ends 31 March 2026

What the contract covers

Subscription-based satellite airtime service

Provision of subscription-based satellite airtime services to support GMDSS maritime communication systems for border force patrol vessels.

Provide subscription-based satellite airtime for the existing Inmarsat-based GMDSS suites on cutters and cutter patrol vessels

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Subscription-based satellite airtime service
Procedure: Direct award
Initial term: 7 months
Contract dates: 1 September 2025 to 31 March 2026
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
CPV codes: 63726600

Services in this contract

Satellite communicationsMain service£58k typicalInmarsat satellite airtime for cutter and patrol vessel GMDSS suites

Lifecycle

Published
14 August 2025
Contract awardedto NSSL Global
22 July 2025
Contract starts
1 September 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2026

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/986529/nssl-continuation-of-satellite-airtime-service-to-bfmc-cutters-and-cpvs
Buyer reference: Not published
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0587dd
Last checked: 5 November 2026

Home Office. NSSL Continuation of satellite airtime service to BFMC Cutters and CPVs. Contract award, 14 August 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/986529/nssl-continuation-of-satellite-airtime-service-to-bfmc-cutters-and-cpvs (accessed 5 November 2026).