Award

Starlink Satcomms trial

MET OFFICE

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Award

25 Oct 2023 at 08:02

Summary of the contracting process

The award has been granted for the procurement titled "Starlink Satcomms trial" by the Met Office. The industry category for this procurement is Radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment. The procurement was completed under the direct procurement method with a single tender action below the threshold. The tender period ended on 4th September 2023, and the contract period was from 18th September 2023 to 20th September 2023. The procurement took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender, awarded to NSSL GLOBAL LTD, presents an opportunity for businesses in the services industry, particularly those focused on communication equipment and services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. The Met Office, as the contracting authority, aims to engage with service providers to enhance their communication capabilities through this contract award.

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Notice Title

Starlink Satcomms trial

Notice Description

Starlink Satcomms trial

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fb07af7-22a2-478c-a8be-e1ef0229c4b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0ea9ff1-8acb-4ee6-9c90-bc1c1238b2e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£14,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Sep 2023 - 20 Sep 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enquiries@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NSSL GLOBAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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