Planning

Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure

MET OFFICE

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Planning

15 Oct 2018 at 13:04

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure." This procurement process aims to explore the potential upgrade and replacement of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure, which is nearing the end of its operational life. Interested parties should note that the engagement period will conclude on 9 November 2018. This is part of a market engagement exercise to gather insights rather than a formal call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and related equipment, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for satellite data systems. Companies involved in technology upgrades, infrastructure development, and communication systems would find this tender particularly relevant, as the Met Office seeks to enhance its capabilities in reception infrastructure amidst changing operational requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure

Notice Description

The Met Office has identified a potential requirement for the provision of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure. A recent review of our polar systems has highlighted that some of our existing reception infrastructure is now approaching end-of-life. This has led us to start considering our requirements for the future of polar reception at Exeter and how we might meet them. We are therefore currently investigating potential upgrade and/or replacement paths for our polar reception infrastructure. In light of this, the Met Office are currently seeking informal expressions of interest and some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer, in order to help inform us of what the most optimal solutions might be to meet our future requirements. Further information can be obtained by contacting adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe34e17-05ba-453e-a654-67a2946dc8e9
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Nov 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Pinhoe
Westminster Constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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