Satellite Internet Trial for British Antarctic Survey's SDA Ship and Antarctic Bases
UK Research & Innovation · Awarded contract
AwardedSatellite Internet Trial for British Antarctic Survey's SDA Ship and Antarctic Bases
Awarded 04 May 2024
Awarded04 May 2024
Value£123,600.00
SupplierClarus Networks Limited
AgencyUK Research & Innovation
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryTelecommunications
Ended 2y 1mo ago5mo term
Awarded 4 May 2024Expired 29 Sept 2024
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UK Research & Innovation awarded a contract to Clarus Networks Limited for the installation, integration, and testing of ongoing satellite internet constellation performance and reliability on the Sir David Attenborough Ship and at the Antarctic bases, for the British Antarctic Survey.
The contract, valued at AUD 123,600, was awarded following a negotiated procedure without prior publication, in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Public Contract Regulations.
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