---
title: "Iridium Satellite Modem Supply"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e2b3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2025-05-08"
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# Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e2b3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Met Office, headquartered in Exeter, UK, involves the supply of Iridium Satellite Modems. This tender falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment, specifically herculean in the realm of goods. The process employed an open procurement method and progressed from the tender stage in February 2025, concluding with the award stage in May 2025. Key dates included the tender period closing on 31st March 2025, with the contract, valued at £180,000 GBP, awarded to Ground Control Technologies (UK) Limited on 1st May 2025. The award was for providing replacements for outdated modems, ensuring the continuation of the Met Office’s critical network of marine weather stations.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in satellite communications and marine equipment technologies. Companies poised to innovate in modem technologies, especially those able to transition from Short Burst Data (SBD) to Internet Protocol (IP) systems, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in modernising marine observation systems could see growth opportunities by participating in similar projects spearheaded by public agencies like the Met Office.

## Notice

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

Renewal: Renewal of the framework will be over 4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019563-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## 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 (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment
- 32552410 - Modems
- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 08:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019563-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005380-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.metoffice.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?tabName=opportunities&resetFilter=True

## Provenance

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