UKRI-2830 - BAS Antarctic Bases and Ship Satellite Internet Connectivity

Authority: UK Research and Innovation (Central government)

Services

Sectors: Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment (32)Postal and telecommunications services (64) Delivery: Antarctica (AQ)

Planned pipeline value£3,000,000pipeline notice, not a live tender

Tender notice expected 1 Mar 2024from the planned procurement notice

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Satellite data connectivity for British Antarctic Survey vessels and stations. Engagement is sought with suppliers as to options for connectivity.

CPV: Satellite circuit rental services · Satellite-related communications equipment · Telecommunications services

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operates 5 Antarctic stations and the research…Planned

The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) operates 5 Antarctic stations and the research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough. To ensure safe, efficient operation data connectivity is required. Due to the remote locations, satellite data services are required. Currently services are provided through a VSAT connection, however with the evolution of service options (i.e. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connections) BAS is looking at options for future services including VSAT/LEO/Bandwidth Management and WAN integration and proposals for alternative options. Additional information: A remote industry engagement event via Zoom, is to be held on 20th October at 10am - 12pm to set out our requirements, indicative timetable and to encourage input from industry as to likely options and solutions and potential costs. Interested attendees should email [email protected] for an invitation and link for attendance.

Delivery listed: Antarctica (AQ) · Antarctica

32530000 Satellite-related communications equipment 64214100 Satellite circuit rental services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Services
Notice status: Past planning notice
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 3 Oct 2023, 16:07 BST
Last source update: 3 Oct 2023, 16:07 BST
Authority reference: UKRI-2830
FTS notice number: 2023/S 000-029144
Classification (CPV): Satellite circuit rental servicesSatellite-related communications equipmentTelecommunications services
Delivery area: Antarctica (AQ)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04078e Find a Tender

Publisher note: To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=802190321" target="_blank">https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=802190321</a> GO Reference: GO-2023103-PRO-24104858

How it was run

Official notice

Submission deadline: —

Timeline

3 Oct 2023 → 1 Mar 2024 · 2 dates

Notice published
3 Oct 2023, 16:07 BST
Tender notice expected
1 Mar 2024

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Pipeline notice

Awards (0): No award published
Contracts (0): No contract published
Bid statistics: No aggregate bid statistics published

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

UK Research & Innovation

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawScientific Research British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road, Cambridge, East of England, CB3 0ETContact name, email, phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.