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title: "Marine Satellite Data Communication Service"
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# Marine Satellite Data Communication Service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132f5fca-6e92-460c-9d6f-fbe6a9f3b772

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## Summary

The Met Office is seeking a supplier for Marine Satellite Data Communication Service. The procurement process has reached the 'award' stage. The contract involves providing satellite communication services to transmit marine observation data across the United Kingdom. The tender has a value of GBP 400,000 and the contract period is from October 2, 2023, to September 30, 2025.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies providing telephone and data transmission services. The procurement method is an open procedure, creating a level playing field for suitable suppliers. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. Interested businesses should consider the technical requirements and the service provider's ability to meet the specific communication needs of the Met Office in marine environments.

## Notice

The Met Office operates a network of c.75 weather stations in the marine environment across buoys, ships and other remote platforms or islands - these are deployed in nearshore waters and the Atlantic Ocean, with a few ship stations travelling further afield. The network relies upon satellite communications to ensure continued timely submission of essential marine observation data, with all stations hosting an Autonomous Marine Observing System (AMOS2X) equipped with an Iridium short burst data (SBD) modem. Our contract with our current satellite communications supplier is due to expire, the objective of this procurement therefore, is to identify a satellite communication network and airtime service provider in order to continue to be able to transfer observational data from remote marine stations to our data ingestion system via Iridium service provider generated emails.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8b4275-0607-48b2-9ccc-ffb5095d64cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | 18 Apr 2023 |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL UK TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32580000 - Data equipment
- 45244100 - Marine installations
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2024 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8b4275-0607-48b2-9ccc-ffb5095d64cc
- 27 Mar 2023 at 11:22 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1c7d8f-6181-4ec9-85f5-0dcbb2da0b43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de8b4275-0607-48b2-9ccc-ffb5095d64cc
  18th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb1c7d8f-6181-4ec9-85f5-0dcbb2da0b43
  27th March 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bacead9e-ed41-4cf4-939d-ff13ad38a37a

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