---
title: "Maritime Satellite Communications for RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b704"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2023-03-29"
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# Maritime Satellite Communications for RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook

Buyer: NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b704

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## Summary

The National Oceanography Centre has issued a tender for "Maritime Satellite Communications for RRS Discovery and RRS James Cook" in the goods category under the CPV code for satellite-related communications equipment. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions on 2nd May 2023. The contract value is £1,140,000. The tender seeks a supplier for a maritime LEO broadband solution with modest upgrades to existing services. The procurement method is an open procedure covered by the GPA, and electronic submissions are required.

This tender from the National Oceanography Centre presents an opportunity for suppliers in the maritime communications industry to compete and potentially secure a long-term contract. Businesses experienced in maritime LEO broadband solutions and satellite-related communications equipment are well-suited to participate. The successful bidder will have the chance to provide services to support research vessels, enhancing their capabilities in satellite communications.

## Notice

This project seeks a Supplier who can offer a maritime LEO broadband solution with some modest upgrades to our existing VSAT and FBB service at a reasonable cost.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project seeks a supplier who can offer a maritime LEO broadband solution with some modest upgrades to our existing VSAT and FBB service. Please see procurement documents for more detailed information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009134-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Award will be for a fixed term with any renewal tendered. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL OCEANOGRAPHY CENTRE |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 3ZH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ32 Southampton |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2023 at 11:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009134-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.noc.ac.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=229055
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA42931
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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