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title: "Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations"
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# Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552ea

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## Summary

The procurement process led by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) seeks to provide satellite communication services for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS). The objective is to maintain internet connectivity across both the RRS Sir David Attenborough and the research stations. This involves two lots: a Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite connection and a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connection, both of which were awarded to Omniaccess SL. The contract is active, commencing on 14th October 2025 through 30th September 2027, with an extension option available for up to two additional years. The open procurement procedure underscores transparency and competitiveness in the process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the satellite communications industry, particularly those specialising in networking and internet infrastructure services. Given the scale and technical demands of the project, large enterprises and experienced suppliers in the field are well-suited to engage. The emphasis on service uptime and rapid response times in emergency situations highlights the importance of reliable and high-quality service provision. This contract not only supports technological advancement but also strengthens business ties between the UK and Spain, fostering further international collaboration and business growth.

## 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

Geostationary Earth Orbiting (GEO) connection

The requirement of this Lot is for a fully integrated GEO system. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 2 years (with 2 optional extensions of 1 year) from commencement of the Contract.

Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) connection

The requirement of this Lot is for a maritime and terrestrial LEO broadband solution. Full details of the requirement can be found in the Procurement Documents.

Renewal: The Contract duration shall be for a period of 2 years (with 2 optional extensions of 1 year) from commencement of the Contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075037-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | £1,003,760 |
| Contracts value | £1,003,760 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI) |
| Additional buyers | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION; UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON, WILTSHIRE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OMNIACCESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services
- 72212200 - Networking, Internet and intranet software development services
- 72212220 - Internet and intranet software development services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2025 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075037-2025
- 19 Sep 2025 at 13:55 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058175-2025
- 24 Jun 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034869-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075037-2025
  19th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058175-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034869-2025
  24th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/3E93HP8GZZ
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/59U38D5T23
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.omniaccess.com/
- https://www.ukri.org/

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