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title: "Marine Satellite Data Communication Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03e04a"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Marine Satellite Data Communication Service

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03e04a

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## Summary

The Met Office has completed a procurement process for a marine satellite data communication service. This service is essential for transmitting marine observation data from remote stations via satellite communications. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the awarded contract has a value of £400,000. The buying organisation is the Met Office located in Exeter, UK. The tender stage was initially active but is now cancelled.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the telecommunications and satellite communication equipment industry. Companies offering high-quality satellite communication networks and airtime services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract has specific award criteria focusing on quality, social value, and price, making it attractive for businesses interested in providing innovative and cost-effective solutions in the telecommunications sector.

## Notice

The Met Office operates a network of c.75 weather stations in the marine environment across buoys, ships and other remote platforms or islands - these are deployed in nearshore waters and the Atlantic Ocean, with a few ship stations travelling further afield. The network relies upon satellite communications to ensure continued timely submission of essential marine observation data, with all stations hosting an Autonomous Marine Observing System (AMOS2X) equipped with an Iridium short burst data (SBD) modem. Our contract with our current satellite communications supplier is due to expire, the objective of this procurement therefore, is to identify a satellite communication network and airtime service provider in order to continue to be able to transfer observational data from remote marine stations to our data ingestion system via Iridium service provider generated emails.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Met Office operates a network of c.75 weather stations in the marine environment across buoys, ships and other remote platforms or islands - these are deployed in nearshore waters and the Atlantic Ocean, with a few ship stations travelling further afield. The network relies upon satellite communications to ensure continued timely submission of essential marine observation data, with all stations hosting an Autonomous Marine Observing System (AMOS2X) equipped with an Iridium short burst data (SBD) modem. Our contract with our current satellite communications supplier is due to expire, the objective of this procurement therefore, is to identify a satellite communication network and airtime service provider in order to continue to be able to transfer observational data from remote marine stations to our data ingestion system via Iridium service provider generated emails.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033883-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 35631100 - Communication satellites
- 35631200 - Observation satellites
- 64210000 - Telephone and data transmission services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033883-2023
- 10 Jul 2023 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019643-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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