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Satellite Communications Services

MET OFFICE

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07 May 2021 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves the award of a contract for "Satellite Communications Services," which primarily falls under the data services industry category. Located in Exeter, England, this contract has a value of £21,000 and was awarded following a single tender action, given that it was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2021, with the contract period set to begin on 28 April 2021 and running until 31 December 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and data services sectors, especially those specialising in satellite communications or related technological services. Businesses that can provide efficient satellite communication solutions for applications such as weather observation data would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement method indicates that there could be opportunities for responsive and adaptable suppliers who can demonstrate capability in delivering such specialised services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Satellite Communications Services

Notice Description

Satellite communication services for weather observations data.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3b60b5a-7d0b-4317-90ce-991f927d7495
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b52801a-b504-4e72-a9d5-6c1f7094e182
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 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

INMARSAT SOLUTIONS (CANADA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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