---
title: "CSP25326 - Rock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059dc0"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2025-09-19"
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# CSP25326 - Rock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059dc0

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## Summary

The public procurement contract entitled "CSP25326 - Rock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems" has been completed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage with the contract being signed on 18th September 2025. This procurement falls under the industry category of goods, specifically modems, for use in a solar and battery-operated remote GNSS network in Antarctica. The contract, valued at £15,843 (excluding VAT), will run from 19th September 2025 to 31st March 2026. The system will be delivered within the UK region, as specified in the awarded contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in telecommunications equipment and low-power data transfer solutions, especially those offering innovative remote communication technologies. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like the supplier GROUND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES UK LTD, are well-suited to compete in tenders such as this, where niche expertise in advanced communication systems is required. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by establishing credibility and expertise in government-focused technology projects, ultimately enhancing market presence in the field of remote and environmentally challenging installations.

## Notice

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a limited competition procurement exercise. UKRI require the purchase of ock Remote Mini Iridium Certus Modems for use as a low-power data transfer method in a solar and battery operated remote GNSS network installed in Antarctica.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057942-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,843 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Additional buyers | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUND CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32552410 - Modems

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2025 at 07:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057942-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057942-2025
  19th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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