Tender

C20242231 Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band

OFCOM

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:58

Summary of the contracting process

OFCOM is seeking a provider for a "C20242231 Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band" under an open procedure. The procurement, classified under Telecommunications equipment and supplies, focuses on acquiring a mobile satellite monitoring solution to track and monitor LEO satellites above the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £350,000, is at the Tender stage with a submission deadline on 25th March 2025. The project is scheduled to begin on 30th May 2025 and complete by 31st October 2025, with activities centred in London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, particularly those with capabilities in satellite tracking technologies. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive monitoring solutions capable of adhering to OFCOM's stringent requirements, including extensive azimuth tracking and elevation monitoring, will find this tender well-suited to their capacities. Businesses that can deliver innovative and robust satellite solutions are encouraged to participate, potentially enhancing their portfolio and securing a prestigious contract with OFCOM.

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Notice Title

C20242231 Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band

Notice Description

Due to the ongoing deployment of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) constellations, Ofcom has a requirement for a mobile satellite monitoring solution. This will provide Ofcom with the ability to track and monitor LEO satellites operating above the United Kingdom. We will need the ability to monitor NGSO satellites operating in Ku and Ka bands and as a minimum this must be able to track satellites from 300 elevation through to 300 elevation on the opposite horizon (1200 total tracking as a minimum). The solution will need to be able to be capable of operating around 3600 azimuth, meaning that we can monitor NGSO satellites at any azimuth compared to the antenna system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e618ab0f-b425-4d22-bda5-2e9db74641ae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4575045-ad5d-44f6-a00e-562562fbf9be
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Mark Lundy
Contact Email
mark.lundy@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7981 3204

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Further Information

Notice Documents

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