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title: "Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0095da54-6182-4c84-b94d-11778a225a10"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
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# Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0095da54-6182-4c84-b94d-11778a225a10

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## Summary

The Met Office is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure. This tender seeks to gather informal expressions of interest from potential suppliers as part of an initial market engagement exercise. The engagement end date for responses is set for 13 September 2019. The procurement falls under the radio, television, communication, and telecommunication equipment industry category, with potential delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and data reception technologies. Companies with expertise in developing and maintaining satellite infrastructure or related services would find this tender relevant. As the Met Office is investigating future infrastructure needs, businesses that can provide innovative solutions or insights into current capabilities are encouraged to participate in this information-gathering exercise, potentially leading to future procurement opportunities.

## Notice

The Met Office has identified a potential requirement for the provision of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure. Some of our existing reception infrastructure is approaching end-of-life, so we are considering how we might meet our requirements for the future. In light of the above, the Met Office are currently seeking informal expressions of interest and some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer, in order to help inform us of what the most optimal solutions might be to meet our future requirements. Further information can be obtained by contacting megan.brine@metoffice.gov.uk , who will be able to provide you with: a) further detail on our existing infrastructure and our potential future needs; b) instructions on how to submit an informal expression of interest and provide some information to the Met Office about your capabilities in meeting our potential requirements. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5a0620-1f7e-49cf-a01e-612c3a627edb |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Sep 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MET OFFICE |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 3PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Pinhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Exmouth and Exeter East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2019 at 16:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5a0620-1f7e-49cf-a01e-612c3a627edb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db5a0620-1f7e-49cf-a01e-612c3a627edb
  15th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

## Provenance

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