Planning

CM79 - TELEMETRY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

TRINITY HOUSE

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Planning

16 Apr 2026 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trinity House is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the 'CM79 - Telemetry Satellite Communication,' primarily concerning the marine industry. The procurement seeks to establish an IP-based satellite communication platform, essential for monitoring marine Aids to Navigation across England, Wales, and the Channel Islands. As a central government public authority based in London, UK, Trinity House is engaging in preliminary market assessments via a Request for Information (RFI) procedure, with the RFI response due by 30th April 2026. The contract period for the tender is intended to span from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2036.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communications equipment and services. Companies with expertise in IP-based solutions and hardware, capable of ensuring robust security and service for remote monitoring systems, stand to benefit. The procurement process, valued at £757,200 gross, with goods above the threshold, requires businesses adept in delivering sophisticated technological solutions tailored to marine monitoring needs. Enterprises capable of supporting long-term contracts will find this tender particularly attractive, given its decade-long service commitment. Trinity House's engagement process encourages interested parties to participate by contacting the procurement team for documentation, potentially fostering growth and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM79 - TELEMETRY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION

Notice Description

Trinity House operates a Remote Control and Monitoring System (RCMS) primarily to monitor and control selected marine Aids to Navigation (AtoN). This requirement is for an IP based satellite communication platform (hardware, service and security), to allow Trinity House to continue to monitor equipment at remote locations around the coast of England, Wales and the Channel Islands.

Planning Information

Trinity House is currently exploring and reviewing market options through an RFI process. Any interested parties should email etender@trinityhouse.co.uk for the relevant Request for Information (RFI) documentation to be issued. Please see below for the RFI dates: RFI publication date - 16th April 2026 RFI response deadline - 30th April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068463
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034789-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£631,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2036 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRINITY HOUSE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3N 4DH
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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