---
title: "UKRI-2830 - BAS Antarctic Bases and Ship Satellite Internet Connectivity"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04078e"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
published: "2023-10-03"
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# UKRI-2830 - BAS Antarctic Bases and Ship Satellite Internet Connectivity

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04078e

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation is planning a tender for satellite data connectivity for British Antarctic Survey vessels and stations. The procurement process seeks engagement with suppliers for options including VSAT/LEO/Bandwidth Management and WAN integration. A remote industry engagement event is scheduled for 20th October to discuss requirements and potential costs. The planned future notice date for this opportunity is 1st March 2024.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the telecommunications services industry to provide satellite-related services for remote Antarctic locations. Companies experienced in satellite circuit rental services and satellite-related communications equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can reach out to BAS Procurement at UK Research & Innovation for further details.

## Notice

Satellite data connectivity for British Antarctic Survey vessels and stations. Engagement is sought with suppliers as to options for connectivity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operates 5 Antarctic stations and the research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough. To ensure safe, efficient operation data connectivity is required. Due to the remote locations, satellite data services are required. Currently services are provided through a VSAT connection, however with the evolution of service options (i.e. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connections) BAS is looking at options for future services including VSAT/LEO/Bandwidth Management and WAN integration and proposals for alternative options. Additional information: A remote industry engagement event via Zoom, is to be held on 20th October at 10am - 12pm to set out our requirements, indicative timetable and to encourage input from industry as to likely options and solutions and potential costs. Interested attendees should email BASProcurement@ukri.org for an invitation and link for attendance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029144-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | CAMBRIDGE |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB3 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC |
| Local authority | Cambridge |
| Electoral ward | Newnham |
| Westminster constituency | Cambridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 64200000 - Telecommunications services
- 64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 15:07 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029144-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=802190321

## Provenance

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