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title: "Global Iridium Satellite Network communications"
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buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2022-03-15"
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# Global Iridium Satellite Network communications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c19322c-3fcd-4e0b-bd05-44eb410ee91e

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Met Office, which has issued a tender titled "Global Iridium Satellite Network communications" for providing weather data transmission services via the Global Iridium Satellite Network. This initiative falls under the industry category of Satellite communications equipment, with a contract value of £55,000. The procurement method used is a single tender action, and the tender period concluded on 15 March 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022 and will last until 30 September 2022, with delivery locations specified in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in satellite communications technologies and services to engage with the Met Office. Businesses with expertise in the provision of satellite network solutions and weather data services are particularly well-positioned to compete. The direct nature of the procurement process indicates that the Met Office is seeking a streamlined engagement, which often allows for quicker responses from capable suppliers.

## Notice

Provision of weather data transmission via the Global Iridium Satellite Network.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab69ffc2-53d9-424a-8a2e-184d0be774e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2022 at 17:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab69ffc2-53d9-424a-8a2e-184d0be774e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab69ffc2-53d9-424a-8a2e-184d0be774e0
  15th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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