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title: "Satellite Communications Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2021-05-07"
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# Satellite Communications Services

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3b60b5a-7d0b-4317-90ce-991f927d7495

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Met Office, involves the award of a contract for "Satellite Communications Services," which primarily falls under the data services industry category. Located in Exeter, England, this contract has a value of £21,000 and was awarded following a single tender action, given that it was below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 27 April 2021, with the contract period set to begin on 28 April 2021 and running until 31 December 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the telecommunications and data services sectors, especially those specialising in satellite communications or related technological services. Businesses that can provide efficient satellite communication solutions for applications such as weather observation data would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. The procurement method indicates that there could be opportunities for responsive and adaptable suppliers who can demonstrate capability in delivering such specialised services.

## Notice

Satellite communication services for weather observations data.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b52801a-b504-4e72-a9d5-6c1f7094e182 |
| 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 | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | INMARSAT SOLUTIONS (CANADA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b52801a-b504-4e72-a9d5-6c1f7094e182

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b52801a-b504-4e72-a9d5-6c1f7094e182
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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