--- title: "UK SBS SSADDaT19042 BAS Satellite link bandwidth lease" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2021-01-26" --- # UK SBS SSADDaT19042 BAS Satellite link bandwidth lease Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cd3daa30-1c7e-4f50-94ca-5e5197697585.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the contract for the provision of an Internet Satellite link lease to the KEP research station, managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The contract, titled "UK SBS SSADDaT19042 BAS Satellite link bandwidth lease," falls under the industry category of satellite communications equipment. Located in Swindon, England, the procurement stage is now complete, with a contract period spanning from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2021. It was awarded under a direct procurement method, specifically a Single Tender Action, with a total contract value of £113,876.89. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the satellite communications services sector, particularly those specialising in bandwidth leasing and satellite technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer competitive service solutions and have the capability to fulfil the technical requirements are well-positioned to engage in similar future contracts. The specific needs outlined by UK Research and Innovation for ongoing satellite connectivity will likely lead to further opportunities in this niche market. ## Notice ***Modification of the Contract*** Contract Variation 004 - The contract has been extended by US $11,100.00 excluding VAT. Modification of the Contract has been made in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) Contract Variation 003 - The contract has been extended by US $14,820.00 excluding VAT. Modification of the Contract has been made in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) Contract Variation 002 - The contract has been extended by US $14,820.00 excluding VAT. Modification of the Contract has been made in accordance with Regulation 72 (1) (c) of The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. Contract Variation 001 - The contract has been extended by US $25,935.00 excluding VAT. Modification of the Contract has been made in accordance with Regulation 72(1)(b)(i) of The Public Contracts Regulations (PCR) 2015. ***Modification of the Contract*** ***PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION*** UK Research and Innovation - British Antarctic Survey had a requirement for the provision of Internet Satellite link lease to KEP research station for a period of two years. The Contract was awarded under the Single Sourcing Action (SSA) process in line with regulation 32 (2)(b)(ii) where competition is absent for technical reasons. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6365c24-f702-4b44-b7a2-014dbcd4b4b9 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £113,876 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £113,876 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | COMMSYSTEMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment ## Release History - 26 Jan 2021 at 09:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6365c24-f702-4b44-b7a2-014dbcd4b4b9 - 28 Aug 2020 at 12:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6365c24-f702-4b44-b7a2-014dbcd4b4b9 - 16 Jul 2019 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6365c24-f702-4b44-b7a2-014dbcd4b4b9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6365c24-f702-4b44-b7a2-014dbcd4b4b9 26th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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