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CAN - Procurement of Satellite Earth Stations and Lease of Satellite Transponder Bandwidth

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Aug 2023 at 13:49

Tender

02 Dec 2022 at 17:05

Planning

28 Nov 2022 at 10:28

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory is seeking to procure 6 satellite earth stations and lease satellite transponder bandwidth. This tender, titled "CAN - Procurement of Satellite Earth Stations and Lease of Satellite Transponder Bandwidth," falls under the goods category. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, with a procurement stage marked as complete. The buying organisation, National Physical Laboratory, is located in Teddington, UK. The deadline for this tender was set on 15th August 2023. Vodafone Limited has been awarded the contract for this procurement.

This procurement process for satellite earth stations and transponder bandwidth lease by the National Physical Laboratory presents opportunities for businesses in the satellite communications equipment industry. Companies specialising in satellite antennas and related equipment would be well-suited to compete. The tender, which has passed the award stage and is now active, involves a contract value of GBP 609,295.43 and offers potential for business growth through supplying the required equipment and services to the National Physical Laboratory.

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Notice Title

CAN - Procurement of Satellite Earth Stations and Lease of Satellite Transponder Bandwidth

Notice Description

6 satellite earth stations and the lease of satellite transponder bandwidth. The supplier is expected to test use of the transponder and the equipment by temporarily installing the latter at the NPL Teddington site. In addition, NPL will require as an option for the equipment to be installed in its permanent locations, maintained, and covered by a minimum 3-year warranty. An option will also be required for purchase of up to an additional 3 x active electronics equipment as spare components for use with the satellite earth stations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Equipment x6 Earth Stations (excl managed service equip) 3 yr Sat@4Mhz Spare Active Electronic Equipment Installation - option A [2 permanent at NPL] Installation - option B [3 temp at NPL ground (testing)] Installation - option D.6 (maintenance 1 visit pa for 3 yrs @ 2 sites)

Options: Spare Active Electronic Equipment Installation - option A [2 permanent at NPL] Installation - option B [3 temp at NPL ground (testing)] Installation - option D.6 (maintenance 1 visit pa for 3 yrs @ 2 sites)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0388ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025333-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£609,295 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2022Expired
Award Date
14 Aug 20232 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VODAFONE

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