Iridium Satellite Modem Supply
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 a...
Buyer
Met Office
Value
£180,000
Published
17 Feb 2025
Closes
31 Mar 2025
Procurement details
Source
Contracts Finder
Region
Devon CC
Procurement method
Open
Category
Goods
Contract starts
Not provided
Contract ends
Not provided
CPV classifications
32530000
Satellite-related communications equipment
Lots
Lot default Iridium Satellite Modem Supply
£180,000
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 op...
Delivery: United Kingdom
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