Supply of Iridium Satellite Modems to the Met Office
Met Office · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Iridium Satellite Modems to the Met Office
Awarded 30 Apr 2025
Expires in 1y 6mo3y term, 50% elapsed
Awarded 30 Apr 2025Expires 29 Apr 2028
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The Met Office awarded a contract to Ground Control Technologies (UK) Limited for the supply of Iridium satellite modems, valued at AUD 180,000.
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