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Renewal of communications contract forRenewal of UK's Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats

MET OFFICE

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26 Mar 2026 at 12:37

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the UK's Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats. This contract was awarded on a direct procurement basis, classified as below threshold, which means it was conducted without competition. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically related to the installation services of guidance and control systems. The contract, valued at €104,000, was signed on 26 March 2026 and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, running until the end of April 2027. The awarded supplier, Collecte Localisation Satellites (C.L.S) from France, is responsible for the operational support of the Argos communications system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for telecommunications and data transmission businesses, particularly those specialising in satellite telemetry and oceanographic data collection. Companies with expertise in these niche fields, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in guidance and control systems installation, can benefit from partnerships or subcontracts with C.L.S given their role as the primary operator selected by the Met Office. This procurement underlines the continuous demand for specialised services in environmental monitoring and presents a potential growth avenue for businesses that can offer innovative solutions within the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Renewal of communications contract forRenewal of UK's 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. DN805249

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067504
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027883-2026
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
£104,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 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

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