Award

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

MET OFFICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2025 at 08:30

Tender

17 Feb 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, UK, involves the supply of Iridium Satellite Modems. This tender falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment, specifically herculean in the realm of goods. The process employed an open procurement method and progressed from the tender stage in February 2025, concluding with the award stage in May 2025. Key dates included the tender period closing on 31st March 2025, with the contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, awarded to Ground Control Technologies (UK) Limited on 1st May 2025. The award was for providing replacements for outdated modems, ensuring the continuation of the Met Office’s critical network of marine weather stations.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communications and marine equipment technologies. Companies poised to innovate in modem technologies, especially those able to transition from Short Burst Data (SBD) to Internet Protocol (IP) systems, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in modernising marine observation systems could see growth opportunities by participating in similar projects spearheaded by public agencies like the Met Office.

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Notice Title

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

Notice Description

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

Lot Information

Lot 1

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

Renewal: Renewal of the framework will be over 4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e2b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019563-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32552410 - Modems

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months 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 Alison Browning
Contact Email
alison.browning@metoffice.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES (UK

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