UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
South West
Open procedure
14 October 2025 to 30 September 2027

Provision of dual-network satellite communication services, comprising a primary Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband solution and a secondary Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) backup system. The service supports critical operations including VoIP, scientific data transfer, remote IT management, and safety systems for the RRS Sir David Attenborough and Antarctic research stations. The contract requires maintaining "always on" connectivity between Antarctica and the UK.

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Awarded value: £1m; As published
Published: 24 June 2025
Awarded: 27 August 2025; Omniaccess SL
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 30 September 2027

What the contract covers

Services contract

Provision of satellite internet communication services for maritime vessels and remote research stations requiring high-availability, uncontended data connectivity.

Provide a fully integrated Geostationary Earth Orbiting (GEO) satellite internet system.
Provide a maritime and terrestrial Low Earth Orbiting (LEO) broadband solution.

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Services contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 24 months
Extensions: 12 months + 12 months
Longest it can run: 48 months
Contract dates: 14 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 2
Suitable for SMEs: Yes
Category: Services
CPV codes: 64214100, 72212200, 72212220

Services in this contract

Satellite communicationsMain service£58k typicalGEO and LEO satellite internet for British Antarctic Survey ship and stations

Lifecycle

Published
24 June 2025
Contract awardedto Omniaccess SL
27 August 2025
Contract starts
14 October 2025
Contract ends
30 September 2027

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/323668/ukri-4507-satellite-internet-for-bas-ship-and-stations
Buyer reference: UKRI-4507
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0552ea
Last checked: 5 November 2026

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI-4507 Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations. Contract award, 24 June 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/323668/ukri-4507-satellite-internet-for-bas-ship-and-stations (accessed 5 November 2026).