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Global Iridium Satellite Network communications

MET OFFICE

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15 Mar 2022 at 17:13

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, which has issued a tender titled "Global Iridium Satellite Network communications" for providing weather data transmission services via the Global Iridium Satellite Network. This initiative falls under the industry category of Satellite communications equipment, with a contract value of £55,000. The procurement method used is a single tender action, and the tender period concluded on 15 March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will last until 30 September 2022, with delivery locations specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in satellite communications technologies and services to engage with the Met Office. Businesses with expertise in the provision of satellite network solutions and weather data services are particularly well-positioned to compete. The direct nature of the procurement process indicates that the Met Office is seeking a streamlined engagement, which often allows for quicker responses from capable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Global Iridium Satellite Network communications

Notice Description

Provision of weather data transmission via the Global Iridium Satellite Network.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c19322c-3fcd-4e0b-bd05-44eb410ee91e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab69ffc2-53d9-424a-8a2e-184d0be774e0
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 6-12 months
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

APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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