Tender Details

Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Iridium Satellite Modem Supply
GBT Ref No: 114915839
Deadline: 31 Mar 2025
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Government
Tender Value: GBP 180000
Notice Type: Tender
Document Ref. No.: METOFC001-DN757572-16700740
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Description:
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 power usage by design to accommodate the limited power supply arrangements available.

Met Office intend to issue a framework agreement with one supplier of Integrated Iridium Modems for the following use cases:

• SBD based direct replacement for obsolete Iridium 9522b modems (interim solution)
• Certus 100/IMT based solutions for increased observation throughput and remote station access
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Iridium Satellite Modem Supply - Greatbritain Tender

The MET OFFICE, a Government sector organization in United Kingdom, has announced a new tender for Iridium Satellite Modem Supply. This tender is published on GreatbritainTenders under GBT Ref No: 114915839 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-03-31.

The estimated tender value is GBP 180000, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.