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

Buyer: AVANTI COMMUNICATIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbb9511f-ead6-404f-b38d-7bf103bcacd3

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of VSAT Hubs and Terminal Equipment is being conducted by Avanti Communications, based in Truro, England. The open procedure tender, initiated on 6th January 2017, is classified under the satellite communications equipment industry and involves a total value of £650,000. The relevant contract period is set to conclude on 31st October 2019. This tender is notable as it aims to provide satellite broadband services to 1,000 small and medium-sized businesses, leveraging funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The deadline for submissions was 7th December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in telecommunications and satellite technologies, particularly those specialising in satellite communications equipment. Companies with capabilities in the manufacturing and supply of advanced satellite technology solutions would be well-suited to bid for this contract. Additionally, this procurement could foster growth for businesses seeking to expand their services to small and medium-sized enterprises through enhanced broadband delivery systems.

## 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/0fd6dc66-b0ff-4d1a-b65a-6dd1050f56cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £650,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILAT SATELLITE NETWORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2017 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd6dc66-b0ff-4d1a-b65a-6dd1050f56cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fd6dc66-b0ff-4d1a-b65a-6dd1050f56cf
  9th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN136891
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.avantiplc.com

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