Scope
Reference
UKRI-4507
Description
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) is looking for satellite communication services to allow for internet connections onboard the RRS Sir David Attenborough as well as the research
stations. This is a split requirement, 1 lot within the procurement will be for a Geostationary Earth Orbit satellite connection (GEO) and the other lot is for a Low Earth Orbit connection (LEO).
Lot LOT 1. Geostationary Earth Orbiting (GEO) connection
Description
The requirement of this Lot is for a fully integrated GEO system.Full details of the requirement can be found in the Procurement Documents.
Lot LOT 2. Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) connection
Description
The requirement of this Lot is for a maritime and terrestrial LEO broadband solution.Full details of the requirement can be found in the Procurement Documents.
Contract 1. Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations
Lots
Lot LOT 1. Geostationary Earth Orbiting (GEO) connection
Lot LOT 2. Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) connection
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,003,760 excluding VAT
- £1,204,512 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
13 October 2025
Contract dates
- 14 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended by a maximum of 2 periods of 12 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 64214100 - Satellite circuit rental services
Key performance indicators
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Service Uptime | Uptime of service. We aim for a 99% uptime of the satellite internet connection |
| Emergency response time | A 24-hour response time to emergency communications |
| Non emergency response time | A 3-day response time to non-emergency communications from UKRI |
| Delivery Timeframe | Delivery of urgent equipment to Cambridge HQ - 2 week. |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Omniaccess SL
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGVQ-2423-HQCZ
Parque Tecnológico ParcBit Blaise Pascal 7 Edificio W Planta 2
Palma
07121
Spain
Email: letstalk@omniaccess.com
Website: https://www.omniaccess.com/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government