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title: "Argo Floats Satellite Communications"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d509aee8-8a24-43e7-9552-5112a89a70d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2017-07-25"
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# Argo Floats Satellite Communications

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d509aee8-8a24-43e7-9552-5112a89a70d1

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, England, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of "Argo Floats Satellite Communications" services, classified under air-to-ground telecommunications services in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £70,490, commenced on 20th April 2017 and concluded on 30th March 2018. The tender closed on 19th April 2017, and details regarding the procurement were published on 25th July 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in telecommunications and satellite services, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their offerings in the public sector. Enterprises providing innovative satellite communication solutions or related services would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enabling them to establish fruitful partnerships with prominent organisations like the Met Office.

## Notice

Argo Floats Satellite Communications

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035962b4-9af2-4cbf-9f21-e94dd8aa608a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Apr 2017 - 30 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,490 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,490 |
| 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 | COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64225000 - Air-to-ground telecommunications services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2017 at 09:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035962b4-9af2-4cbf-9f21-e94dd8aa608a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/035962b4-9af2-4cbf-9f21-e94dd8aa608a
  25th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/11b92302-53b7-44e8-bfdc-2ae4b656bdff
  Argo Floats Satellite Communications

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