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CSP25326 - Rock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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19 Sep 2025 at 07:48

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract entitled "CSP25326 - Rock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 18th September 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically modems, for use in a solar and battery-operated remote GNSS network in Antarctica. The contract, valued at £15,843 (excluding VAT), will run from 19th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The system will be delivered within the UK region, as specified in the awarded contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in telecommunications equipment and low-power data transfer solutions, especially those offering innovative remote communication technologies. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the supplier GROUND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD, are well-suited to compete in tenders such as this, where niche expertise in advanced communication systems is required. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing credibility and expertise in government-focused technology projects, ultimately enhancing market presence in the field of remote and environmentally challenging installations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSP25326 - Rock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require the purchase of ock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems for use as a low-power data transfer method in a solar and battery operated remote GNSS network installed in Antarctica.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059dc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057942-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32552410 - Modems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£15,843 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 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
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial@ukri.org, coreservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GROUND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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