Tender

Design & Build Solution for 2 Satellite Tower replacements

MET OFFICE

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Tender

26 Aug 2022 at 10:54

Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office is seeking a Design & Build Solution for 2 Satellite Tower replacements in Exeter, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of September 27, 2022. The project involves upgrading satellite data reception systems attached to metal lattice towers. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender opportunity is for works in the civil engineering category.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for contractors experienced in construction and civil engineering works. Companies with expertise in antenna systems and tower installations are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is being led by the Met Office, a UK national agency based in Exeter. The project presents a chance for businesses to contribute to essential infrastructure upgrades and expand their portfolio in the public sector procurement market.

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Notice Title

Design & Build Solution for 2 Satellite Tower replacements

Notice Description

The Met Office own and operate two satellite data reception systems at the Met Office HQ in Exeter. A project is underway to upgrade these systems in readiness for the launch of a new generation of polar orbiting satellites. The systems comprise of an antenna attached to a pedestal. Each system is attached to a plate, located at the top of a metal lattice tower. Access to the equipment is currently via a vertical ladder. Consequently, only trained climbers can access the towers to maintain or repair the equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Met Office own and operate two satellite data reception systems at the Met Office HQ in Exeter. A project is underway to upgrade these systems in readiness for the launch of a new generation of polar orbiting satellites. The systems comprise of an antenna attached to a pedestal. Each system is attached to a plate, located at the top of a metal lattice tower. Access to the equipment is currently via a vertical ladder. Consequently, only trained climbers can access the towers to maintain or repair the equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036352
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023928-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
Mr Darren Ball
Contact Email
darren.ball@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7393762468

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

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