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title: "Renewal of communications contract forRenewal of UK's Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067504"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MET OFFICE"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Renewal of communications contract forRenewal of UK's Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats

Buyer: MET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067504

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## Summary

The Met Office, a central government public authority based in Exeter, has completed the procurement process for the renewal of the UK's Argos and Iridium satellite data telemetry for Argo floats. This contract was awarded on a direct procurement basis, classified as below threshold, which means it was conducted without competition. The procurement falls under the 'services' category, specifically related to the installation services of guidance and control systems. The contract, valued at €104,000, was signed on 26 March 2026 and is set to commence on 1 May 2026, running until the end of April 2027. The awarded supplier, Collecte Localisation Satellites (C.L.S) from France, is responsible for the operational support of the Argos communications system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for telecommunications and data transmission businesses, particularly those specialising in satellite telemetry and oceanographic data collection. Companies with expertise in these niche fields, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in guidance and control systems installation, can benefit from partnerships or subcontracts with C.L.S given their role as the primary operator selected by the Met Office. This procurement underlines the continuous demand for specialised services in environmental monitoring and presents a potential growth avenue for businesses that can offer innovative solutions within the UK and beyond.

## 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. DN805249

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027883-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,000 |

## 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

- 26 Mar 2026 at 12:37 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027883-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027883-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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