Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
British Antarctic Survey, High Cross, Madingley Road
Cambridge
CB3 0ET
UK
Contact person: BAS Procurement
Telephone: +44 1223277060
E-mail: BASProcurement@ukri.org
NUTS: UKH12
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.ukri.org
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Scientific Research
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
UKRI-2830 - BAS Antarctic Bases and Ship Satellite Internet Connectivity
Reference number: UKRI-2830
II.1.2) Main CPV code
64200000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Satellite data connectivity for British Antarctic Survey vessels and stations. Engagement is sought with suppliers as to options for connectivity.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
3 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
64214100
32530000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
AQ
Main site or place of performance:
Antarctica
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.14) 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 BASProcurement@ukri.org for an invitation and link for attendance.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/03/2024
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
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GO Reference: GO-2023103-PRO-24104858
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
03/10/2023