Planning

UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Planning

25 Nov 2024 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is in the planning stage for procuring satellite internet services titled "UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations." This procurement is classified under the "Satellite circuit rental services" (CPV: 64214100) and focuses on services needed for the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship and Antarctic research stations operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The procurement consists of two lots: one for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and the other for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connections. The current stage is conducting a request for information (RFI) to help determine the scope of equipment required, which will close on 16th December 2024, with the tender expected to go live at the end of December 2024 or beginning of January 2025. The total value of this contract is estimated at £1,750,000, and the services must be delivered to Cambridgeshire, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communication services. Companies with expertise in providing robust satellite internet solutions, particularly those capable of working with or supplying new hardware compatible with existing equipment, are well-suited to compete. The opportunity to supply both GEO and LEO satellite connections opens the door for comprehensive service providers who can potentially secure both lots and thus consolidate them into a single contract. Additionally, businesses that excel in servicing remote and extreme environments, such as the Antarctic, will find this an advantageous prospect.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations

Notice Description

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for satellite communication services to allow for internet connections onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough as well as the research stations. This is a split requirement, 1 lot within the procurement will be for a Geostationary Earth Orbit satellite connection (GEO) and the other lot is for a Low Earth Orbit connection (LEO).

Lot Information

UKRI-4507 Lot 1

Supply of Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite (GEO) Internet services, including supply of hardware when required, across all BAS Antarctic sites and the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship.

UKRI-4507 Lot 2

The supply of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet services, across all BAS Antarctic sites and the RRS Sir David Attenborough vessel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038053-2024
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

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 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
Liam Lock
Contact Email
nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7702672289

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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