Planning

UKRI-2830 - BAS Antarctic Bases and Ship Satellite Internet Connectivity

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

03 Oct 2023 at 15:07

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation is planning a tender for satellite data connectivity for British Antarctic Survey vessels and stations. The procurement process seeks engagement with suppliers for options including VSAT/LEO/Bandwidth Management and WAN integration. A remote industry engagement event is scheduled for 20th October to discuss requirements and potential costs. The planned future notice date for this opportunity is 1st March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications services industry to provide satellite-related services for remote Antarctic locations. Companies experienced in satellite circuit rental services and satellite-related communications equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can reach out to BAS Procurement at UK Research & Innovation for further details.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2830 - BAS Antarctic Bases and Ship Satellite Internet Connectivity

Notice Description

Satellite data connectivity for British Antarctic Survey vessels and stations. Engagement is sought with suppliers as to options for connectivity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operates 5 Antarctic stations and the research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough. To ensure safe, efficient operation data connectivity is required. Due to the remote locations, satellite data services are required. Currently services are provided through a VSAT connection, however with the evolution of service options (i.e. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connections) BAS is looking at options for future services including VSAT/LEO/Bandwidth Management and WAN integration and proposals for alternative options. Additional information: A remote industry engagement event via Zoom, is to be held on 20th October at 10am - 12pm to set out our requirements, indicative timetable and to encourage input from industry as to likely options and solutions and potential costs. Interested attendees should email BASProcurement@ukri.org for an invitation and link for attendance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04078e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029144-2023
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

64200000 - Telecommunications services

64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
BAS Procurement
Contact Email
basprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1223277060

Buyer Location

Locality
CAMBRIDGE
Postcode
CB3 0ET
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cambridge
Electoral Ward
Newnham
Westminster Constituency
Cambridge

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