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title: "UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be86"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be86

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is in the planning stage for procuring satellite internet services titled "UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet For BAS Ship and Stations." This procurement is classified under the "Satellite circuit rental services" (CPV: 64214100) and focuses on services needed for the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship and Antarctic research stations operated by the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The procurement consists of two lots: one for Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) and the other for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connections. The current stage is conducting a request for information (RFI) to help determine the scope of equipment required, which will close on 16th December 2024, with the tender expected to go live at the end of December 2024 or beginning of January 2025. The total value of this contract is estimated at £1,750,000, and the services must be delivered to Cambridgeshire, UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communication services. Companies with expertise in providing robust satellite internet solutions, particularly those capable of working with or supplying new hardware compatible with existing equipment, are well-suited to compete. The opportunity to supply both GEO and LEO satellite connections opens the door for comprehensive service providers who can potentially secure both lots and thus consolidate them into a single contract. Additionally, businesses that excel in servicing remote and extreme environments, such as the Antarctic, will find this an advantageous prospect.

## Notice

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for satellite communication services to allow for internet connections onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough as well as the research stations. This is a split requirement, 1 lot within the procurement will be for a Geostationary Earth Orbit satellite connection (GEO) and the other lot is for a Low Earth Orbit connection (LEO).

### Lot Information

UKRI-4507 Lot 1

Supply of Geostationary Earth Orbit Satellite (GEO) Internet services, including supply of hardware when required, across all BAS Antarctic sites and the RRS Sir David Attenborough ship.

UKRI-4507 Lot 2

The supply of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) internet services, across all BAS Antarctic sites and the RRS Sir David Attenborough vessel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038053-2024 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| 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 | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 16:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038053-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CRZSP2S87T
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Satellite-circuit-rental-services./CRZSP2S87T

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