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Iridium Satellite Modem Supply

A public procurement published by Met Office via Contracts Finder.

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Award value
£180k
Tender value
0
Suppliers
0
Awards
1
Notices
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Stage

Overview

The Met Office operates a marine weather observation network consisting of 10 offshore buoys, 5 lightvessels (LV) and 60 Voluntary Observing Ships (VOS). Observation data is transmitted globally over satellite back to the Met Office for weather prediction modelling and climate records. Reliable global/offshore communication is essential for the network to operate. Observation data is currently transmitted over the Iridium SBD network using Iridium 9522b modems, with maximum message sizes of 395 bytes for buoy use and 40-80 bytes for Light Vessel and Voluntary Observation Ship use. These platforms operate on solar/battery power arrangements, all proposed solutions should feature low p…

Key details

Buyer
Met Office
Source
Contracts Finder
Lifecycle stage
Tender
Status
active
CPV classification
32530000 — Satellite-related communications equipment
Currency
GBP
Total award value
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Tender value
£180,000
First published
17 Feb 2025
Last updated
17 Feb 2025
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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Iridium Satellite Modem Supply"?

Iridium Satellite Modem Supply is a UK public-sector procurement published by Met Office via Contracts Finder.

Has "Iridium Satellite Modem Supply" been awarded?

No award has been recorded yet. The current lifecycle stage is "Tender".

What is "Iridium Satellite Modem Supply" worth?

The reported tender value is £180,000.

When was "Iridium Satellite Modem Supply" published?

It was first published on 17 Feb 2025 and last updated on 17 Feb 2025, across 1 notice.

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