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title: "Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2018-10-15"
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# Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe0ee2d9-feca-4455-8e6d-aaeab0995788

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## Summary

The Met Office, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage of a tender titled "Polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure." This procurement process aims to explore the potential upgrade and replacement of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure, which is nearing the end of its operational life. Interested parties should note that the engagement period will conclude on 9 November 2018. This is part of a market engagement exercise to gather insights rather than a formal call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in telecommunication and related equipment, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions for satellite data systems. Companies involved in technology upgrades, infrastructure development, and communication systems would find this tender particularly relevant, as the Met Office seeks to enhance its capabilities in reception infrastructure amidst changing operational requirements.

## Notice

The Met Office has identified a potential requirement for the provision of polar orbiting satellite data reception infrastructure. A recent review of our polar systems has highlighted that some of our existing reception infrastructure is now approaching end-of-life. This has led us to start considering our requirements for the future of polar reception at Exeter and how we might meet them. We are therefore currently investigating potential upgrade and/or replacement paths for our polar reception infrastructure. In light of this, the Met Office are currently seeking informal expressions of interest and some insight from the market as to the current capabilities on offer, in order to help inform us of what the most optimal solutions might be to meet our future requirements. Further information can be obtained by contacting adam.rossiter@metoffice.gov.uk. PLEASE NOTE - this notice is an information gathering exercise rather than a call for competition, and therefore publication or response does not commit the Met Office or any respondents to a future procurement, nor provide any process exemptions or preferential treatment to any parties expressing an interest. The Met Office will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe34e17-05ba-453e-a654-67a2946dc8e9 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Nov 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2018 at 13:04 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe34e17-05ba-453e-a654-67a2946dc8e9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebe34e17-05ba-453e-a654-67a2946dc8e9
  15th October 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk

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