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VSAT Hubs and Terminal Equipment

AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS

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09 Jan 2017 at 17:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of VSAT Hubs and Terminal Equipment is being conducted by Avanti Communications, based in Truro, England. The open procedure tender, initiated on 6th January 2017, is classified under the satellite communications equipment industry and involves a total value of £650,000. The relevant contract period is set to conclude on 31st October 2019. This tender is notable as it aims to provide satellite broadband services to 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses, leveraging funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The deadline for submissions was 7th December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and satellite technologies, particularly those specialising in satellite communications equipment. Companies with capabilities in the manufacturing and supply of advanced satellite technology solutions would be well-suited to bid for this contract. Additionally, this procurement could foster growth for businesses seeking to expand their services to small and medium-sized enterprises through enhanced broadband delivery systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

VSAT Hubs and Terminal Equipment

Notice Description

Avanti Communications is seeking a VSAT equipment supplier (hub and terminals) to potentially provide the infrastructure to deliver 40Mbps/5Mbps satellite broadband services to 1000 small and medium sized businesses. The project will include funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Avanti's priority is to ensure that the available public funding is used most effectively to deliver the project. All services will be delivered using Avanti's Ka-band HYLAS 2 satellite.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cbb9511f-ead6-404f-b38d-7bf103bcacd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd6dc66-b0ff-4d1a-b65a-6dd1050f56cf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 2-3 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
AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contact@avantiplc.com
Contact Phone
+44 2077491600

Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR12 6LQ
Post Town
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Helston South & Meneage
Westminster Constituency
St Ives

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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