Award

Marine Satellite Data Communication Service

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Mar 2024 at 16:29

Award Notice
Planning

27 Mar 2023 at 11:22

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking a supplier for Marine Satellite Data Communication Service. The procurement process has reached the 'award' stage. The contract involves providing satellite communication services to transmit marine observation data across the United Kingdom. The tender has a value of GBP 400,000 and the contract period is from October 2, 2023, to September 30, 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing telephone and data transmission services. The procurement method is an open procedure, creating a level playing field for suitable suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Interested businesses should consider the technical requirements and the service provider's ability to meet the specific communication needs of the Met Office in marine environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Marine Satellite Data Communication Service

Notice Description

The Met Office operates a network of c.75 weather stations in the marine environment across buoys, ships and other remote platforms or islands - these are deployed in nearshore waters and the Atlantic Ocean, with a few ship stations travelling further afield. The network relies upon satellite communications to ensure continued timely submission of essential marine observation data, with all stations hosting an Autonomous Marine Observing System (AMOS2X) equipped with an Iridium short burst data (SBD) modem. Our contract with our current satellite communications supplier is due to expire, the objective of this procurement therefore, is to identify a satellite communication network and airtime service provider in order to continue to be able to transfer observational data from remote marine stations to our data ingestion system via Iridium service provider generated emails.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-132f5fca-6e92-460c-9d6f-fbe6a9f3b772
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8b4275-0607-48b2-9ccc-ffb5095d64cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

32580000 - Data equipment

45244100 - Marine installations

64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Apr 2023Expired
Award Date
13 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL UK TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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