Tender

UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has initiated a tender process for providing satellite internet services specifically for the British Antarctic Survey's (BAS) ship, RRS Sir David Attenborough, and its research stations. The contract, titled "UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations," falls under the industry category of Satellite circuit rental services (CPV code 64214100) and is located in the East of England, UK. The tender is active, with a tender period ending on 16 December 2024, and the contract period spanning from 1 April 2025 to 1 April 2027. The procurement requires two types of satellite connections: one Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and one Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connection, with an estimated contract value of £1,750,000.

This tender opportunity can be highly beneficial for businesses specialising in satellite communication services, particularly those capable of providing reliable GEO and LEO satellite internet connections. SMEs are encouraged to participate, making it an attractive proposition for smaller businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the satellite communications sector. Companies with expertise in satellite circuit rental services, advanced communication technologies, and those that meet the procurement requirements of UKRI could leverage this contract for significant business growth and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations

Notice Description

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for satellite communication services to allow for internet connections onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough as well as the research stations. This is a split requirement, 1 lot within the procurement will be for a Geostationary Earth Orbit satellite connection (GEO) and the other lot is for a Low Earth Orbit connection (LEO).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08b9d524-a2a6-4061-b657-d5482e725255
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

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