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title: "Provision of a polar orbiting satellite data reception solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d26b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Provision of a polar orbiting satellite data reception solution

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d26b

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## Summary

The Met Office, situated in Exeter, Devon, is seeking to procure a solution for receiving polar orbiting satellite data through a tender titled "Provision of a polar orbiting satellite data reception solution." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified within radio, television, and communication equipment. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 7th October 2021. The contract signed on 2nd August 2022 is currently active, with necessary delivery addressed to locations within the UK.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses specialising in telemetry and satellite communication equipment, particularly those capable of providing resilient systems capable of handling data from various satellite bands. The existing infrastructure is nearing end-of-life, creating a chance for suppliers to propose innovative solutions that future-proof the Met Office’s capabilities in weather forecasting and data availability. Potential bidders should have experience in telecommunications maintenance and manufacturing to effectively compete in this diverse market.

## Notice

Direct broadcast polar satellite data and imagery from a range of polar orbiting satellites are received and utilised to support the Nowcasting and Numerical Weather Prediction processes at the Met Office. These data and imagery are received via two independent polar satellite tracking systems mounted on 5m towers located in a dedicated, purpose built, "satellite dish enclosure" at our Met Office HQ site in Exeter, Devon, England. Both of these tracking systems are able to receive direct broadcasts in both L and X bands, depending on which satellites are over passing at any time. Each of the tracking systems presents received signals to its own dedicated reception system, with one antenna dish dedicated to feeding into our IT hall 1, and the other dish into IT hall 2. This architecture provides us with two separate, independent "reception chains" which together provide a high level of resilience and data availability. If one reception chain has a fault, we are still able to receive data via the other chain. Some of our existing reception infrastructure is now approaching end-of-life. Furthermore, we are looking to future-proof our systems so that they are ready to receive data from future satellites/missions

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct broadcast polar satellite data and imagery from a range of polar orbiting satellites are received and utilised to support the Nowcasting and Numerical Weather Prediction processes at the Met Office. These data and imagery are received via two independent polar satellite tracking systems mounted on 5m towers located in a dedicated, purpose built, "satellite dish enclosure" at our Met Office HQ site in Exeter, Devon, England. Both of these tracking systems are able to receive direct broadcasts in both L and X bands, depending on which satellites are over-passing at any time. Each of the tracking systems presents received signals to its own dedicated reception system, with one antenna dish dedicated to feeding into our IT hall 1, and the other dish into IT hall 2. This architecture provides us with two separate, independent "reception chains" which together provide a high level of resilience and data availability. If one reception chain has a fault, we are still able to receive data via the other chain. Some of our existing reception infrastructure is now approaching end-of-life. Furthermore, we are looking to future-proof our systems so that they are ready to receive data from future satellites/missions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021234-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | CPI SATCOM & ANTENNA TECHNOLOGIES LNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

## Release History

- 3 Aug 2022 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021234-2022
- 9 Aug 2021 at 11:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019196-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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