Tenders Are Invited For Marine Satellite Data Communication Service

The Met Office Operates A Network Of C.75 Weather Stations In The Marine Environment Across Buoys, Ships And Other Remote Platforms Or Islands – These Are Deployed In Uk Nearshore Waters And The North Atlantic Ocean, With A Few Ships Operating Worldwide And In Polar Regions And Island Stations In The South Atlantic. The Network Relies Upon Satellite Communications, In The Absence Of Conventional Data Connections (4G, Broadband Etc), To Ensure Continued Timely Submission Of Essential Marine Observation Data, With All Stations Hosting An Autonomous Marine Observing System (Amos2x) Currently Equipped With An Iridium Sbd Modem.Our Existing Contract Is Soon To Expire And We Now Require A Replacement Iridium Sbd Airtime Service And Are Therefore Seeking An Accredited Iridium Service Partner To Provide A Complete Solution For The Ongoing Provision Of Marine Observations In Real-Time.