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title: "Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050bc5"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050bc5

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## Summary

The recent procurement process executed by the Met Office involves the award of a contract titled "Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats" under the industry category of installation services of guidance and control systems. Located in Exeter, United Kingdom, this procurement process has been classified under the public authority central government. The tender was initiated using a direct procurement method, specified as below threshold without competition, which indicates a simplified process due to its scope or value. The contract was awarded to Collecte Localisation Satellites (C.L.S) on 1st May 2025, and the services are scheduled to be delivered from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses dealing in telecommunications systems and data telemetry services to collaborate with central government bodies like the Met Office. Although the procurement was conducted without competition, similar opportunities can create potential business growth for SMEs focusing on specialised satellite communication services. Companies looking to enter this niche market or expand their current offerings could benefit from understanding the Met Office's requirements and strategic objectives, particularly those located within the UK but with capacity for international collaboration, as evidenced by the involvement of the French-based Collecte Localisation Satellites (C.L.S) in this instance.

## Notice

The Met Office have Argo floats out in the oceans transmitting data via the Argos system. Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)-Argos are the sole operators of the Argos telecommunications system. ProContract ref. DN771920

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | COLLECTE LOCALISATION SATELLITES (C.L.S |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

## Release History

- 1 May 2025 at 15:36 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018568-2025
  1st May 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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