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title: "VSAT Hubs and Terminal Equipment"
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# VSAT Hubs and Terminal Equipment

Buyer: AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-036b21d6-91f6-4bee-817e-ac71ba5c0294

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## Summary

Avanti Communications is currently seeking a supplier for VSAT hubs and terminal equipment to aid in the provision of satellite broadband services, particularly targeting 1000 small and medium-sized businesses. This tender is classified under the industry category of satellite communications equipment and is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 7th December 2016. The project is based in the South West region of the United Kingdom and is supported by funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). It is notably an open procurement process, emphasising transparency and competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communications and related technologies. Companies that could particularly benefit from this tender include those that manufacture or provide satellite equipment, installation services, or broadband technology solutions. Engaging in this tender could facilitate business growth by allowing these firms to establish contracts with a prominent provider in the telecommunications sector, thus enhancing their market presence and service offering.

## Notice

Avanti Communications is seeking a VSAT equipment supplier (hub and terminals) to potentially provide the infrastructure to deliver 40Mbps/5Mbps satellite broadband services to 1000 small and medium sized businesses. The project will include funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Avanti's priority is to ensure that the available public funding is used most effectively to deliver the project. All services will be delivered using Avanti's Ka-band HYLAS 2 satellite.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165d5a4a-a63d-4fcc-8037-176e581aabc6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2017 - 1 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR12 6LQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Helston South & Meneage |
| Westminster constituency | St Ives |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2016 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165d5a4a-a63d-4fcc-8037-176e581aabc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/165d5a4a-a63d-4fcc-8037-176e581aabc6
  6th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV135293
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.avantiplc.com

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