Planning

Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure

MET OFFICE

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Planning

15 Aug 2019 at 16:37

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure. This tender seeks to gather informal expressions of interest from potential suppliers as part of an initial market engagement exercise. The engagement end date for responses is set for 13 September 2019. The procurement falls under the radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment industry category, with potential delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and data reception technologies. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining satellite infrastructure or related services would find this tender relevant. As the Met Office is investigating future infrastructure needs, businesses that can provide innovative solutions or insights into current capabilities are encouraged to participate in this information-gathering exercise, potentially leading to future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure

Notice Description

The Met Office has identified a potential requirement for the provision of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure. Some of our existing reception infrastructure is approaching end-of-life, so we are considering how we might meet our requirements for the future. In light of the above, the Met Office are currently seeking informal expressions of interest and some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer, in order to help inform us of what the most optimal solutions might be to meet our future requirements. Further information can be obtained by contacting megan.brine@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) further detail on our existing infrastructure and our potential future needs; b) instructions on how to submit an informal expression of interest and provide some information to the Met Office about your capabilities in meeting our potential requirements. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0095da54-6182-4c84-b94d-11778a225a10
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5a0620-1f7e-49cf-a01e-612c3a627edb
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 3PB
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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