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Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats

MET OFFICE

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01 May 2025 at 15:36

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process executed by the Met Office involves the award of a contract titled "Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats" under the industry category of installation services of guidance and control systems. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this procurement process has been classified under the public authority central government. The tender was initiated using a direct procurement method, specified as below threshold without competition, which indicates a simplified process due to its scope or value. The contract was awarded to Collecte Localisation Satellites (C.L.S) on 1st May 2025, and the services are scheduled to be delivered from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses dealing in telecommunications systems and data telemetry services to collaborate with central government bodies like the Met Office. Although the procurement was conducted without competition, similar opportunities can create potential business growth for SMEs focusing on specialised satellite communication services. Companies looking to enter this niche market or expand their current offerings could benefit from understanding the Met Office's requirements and strategic objectives, particularly those located within the UK but with capacity for international collaboration, as evidenced by the involvement of the French-based Collecte Localisation Satellites (C.L.S) in this instance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats

Notice Description

The Met Office have Argo floats out in the oceans transmitting data via the Argos system. Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)-Argos are the sole operators of the Argos telecommunications system. ProContract ref. DN771920

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050bc5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MET OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (C.L.S

Further Information

Notice Documents

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