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Provision of a polar orbiting satellite data reception solution

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Aug 2022 at 10:56

Tender

09 Aug 2021 at 11:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, situated in Exeter, Devon, is seeking to procure a solution for receiving polar orbiting satellite data through a tender titled "Provision of a polar orbiting satellite data reception solution." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified within radio, television, and communication equipment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 7th October 2021. The contract signed on 2nd August 2022 is currently active, with necessary delivery addressed to locations within the UK.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in telemetry and satellite communication equipment, particularly those capable of providing resilient systems capable of handling data from various satellite bands. The existing infrastructure is nearing end-of-life, creating a chance for suppliers to propose innovative solutions that future-proof the Met Office’s capabilities in weather forecasting and data availability. Potential bidders should have experience in telecommunications maintenance and manufacturing to effectively compete in this diverse market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a polar orbiting satellite data reception solution

Notice Description

Direct broadcast polar satellite data and imagery from a range of polar orbiting satellites are received and utilised to support the Nowcasting and Numerical Weather Prediction processes at the Met Office. These data and imagery are received via two independent polar satellite tracking systems mounted on 5m towers located in a dedicated, purpose built, "satellite dish enclosure" at our Met Office HQ site in Exeter, Devon, England. Both of these tracking systems are able to receive direct broadcasts in both L and X bands, depending on which satellites are over passing at any time. Each of the tracking systems presents received signals to its own dedicated reception system, with one antenna dish dedicated to feeding into our IT hall 1, and the other dish into IT hall 2. This architecture provides us with two separate, independent "reception chains" which together provide a high level of resilience and data availability. If one reception chain has a fault, we are still able to receive data via the other chain. Some of our existing reception infrastructure is now approaching end-of-life. Furthermore, we are looking to future-proof our systems so that they are ready to receive data from future satellites/missions

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct broadcast polar satellite data and imagery from a range of polar orbiting satellites are received and utilised to support the Nowcasting and Numerical Weather Prediction processes at the Met Office. These data and imagery are received via two independent polar satellite tracking systems mounted on 5m towers located in a dedicated, purpose built, "satellite dish enclosure" at our Met Office HQ site in Exeter, Devon, England. Both of these tracking systems are able to receive direct broadcasts in both L and X bands, depending on which satellites are over-passing at any time. Each of the tracking systems presents received signals to its own dedicated reception system, with one antenna dish dedicated to feeding into our IT hall 1, and the other dish into IT hall 2. This architecture provides us with two separate, independent "reception chains" which together provide a high level of resilience and data availability. If one reception chain has a fault, we are still able to receive data via the other chain. Some of our existing reception infrastructure is now approaching end-of-life. Furthermore, we are looking to future-proof our systems so that they are ready to receive data from future satellites/missions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d26b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021234-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

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

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Ms Sarah Cooke
Contact Email
sarah.cooke@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 330

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

CPI SATCOM & ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES LNC

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