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Contract Timeline
- Publication Date
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17th February 2025 14:22:56 PM
- Tender Deadline
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31st March 2025 11:00:00 AM Expired
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Contract Summary
The Met Office operates a marine weather observation network consisting of 10 offshore buoys, 5 lightvessels (LV) and 60 Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS). Observation data is transmitted globally over satellite back to the Met Office for weather prediction modelling and climate records. Reliable global/offshore communication is essential for the network to operate. Observation data is currently transmitted over the Iridium SBD network using Iridium 9522b modems, with maximum message sizes of 395 bytes for buoy use and 40-80 bytes for Light Vessel and Voluntary Observation Ship use. These platforms operate on solar/battery power arrangements, all proposed solutions should feature low power usage by design to accommodate the limited power supply arrangements available. Met Office intend to issue a framework agreement with one supplier of Integrated Iridium Modems for the following use cases: • SBD based direct replacement for obsolete Iridium 9522b modems (interim solution) • Certus 100/IMT based solutions for increased observation throughput and remote station access
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Contract Details
- Open Contracting ID
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ocds-b5fd17-87fdcc13-e944-47bf-be69-2f1cfb4a7a38
- Publication Source
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Contracts Finder
- Procurement Stage
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Tender
- Procurement Method
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Open
- Procurement Method Details
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Open Procedure (above Threshold)
- Procurement Category
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Goods
- Tender Suitability
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SME
- Framework / DPS
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Framework
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Contract Classification
- CPV Code(s)
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32530000
32552410
34930000 - CPV Division(s)
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32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
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Awarding Authority
- Buyer Name
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Alison Browning
- Buyer Email
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alison.browning@metoffice.gov.uk
- Buyer Phone
- Buyer Address
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Fitzroy Road
Exeter
EX1 3PB
England