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title: "Maritime Satellite Communications for RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook"
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buyer: "NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE"
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# Maritime Satellite Communications for RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf2322cc-19ad-46cb-9483-31e6c0678da4

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre is looking for a supplier to provide Maritime Satellite Communications for RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook. This public procurement opportunity falls under the goods category and is in the open tender stage. The contract period starts on 1st June 2023 and ends on 31st May 2026. The tender deadline is 2nd May 2023. The project seeks a maritime LEO broadband solution with upgrades to existing VSAT and FBB services, targeting suppliers in the satellite-related communications equipment industry.

This tender by the National Oceanography Centre offers an opportunity for businesses specializing in satellite-related communications equipment to enhance their capabilities and expand their market reach. Companies in the telecommunications and maritime technology sectors would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure and contract period till 2026 provide a stable framework for business growth and development within the maritime industry, particularly in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

This project seeks a Supplier who can offer a maritime LEO broadband solution with some modest upgrades to our existing VSAT and FBB service at a reasonable cost.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2663e08d-239a-4829-9d74-158416190d46 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 May 2026 |
| 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 | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2663e08d-239a-4829-9d74-158416190d46

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2663e08d-239a-4829-9d74-158416190d46
  29th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR166240
  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.noc.ac.uk

## Provenance

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