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title: "Iridium satellite comms charges for marine observations network"
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# Iridium satellite comms charges for marine observations network

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d59011c2-667e-435b-88d2-60d26783fd7c

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## Summary

The Met Office, a buying organisation located in England, awarded a contract titled "Iridium satellite comms charges for marine observations network" for postal and telecommunications services to APPLIED SATELLITE TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS LIMITED. The procurement method used was direct, with a contract value of £62,000. The tender started on 19th September 2022 and will end on 30th March 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, in the services industry to compete for a contract with the Met Office. Companies interested in providing postal and telecommunications services related to marine observations network should consider participating. The contract period runs from 4th October 2022 to 30th March 2023, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Iridium satellite comms charges for marine observations network

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a43b3bc2-57a4-4bbb-b4bc-64919760e29f |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Oct 2022 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,000 |
| 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

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2022 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a43b3bc2-57a4-4bbb-b4bc-64919760e29f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a43b3bc2-57a4-4bbb-b4bc-64919760e29f
  22nd November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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