AwardedAwarded 13 October 2025
Satellite Internet for BAS Ship and Stations
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government
In brief
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) awarded telecoms work to Omniaccess SL on 13 October 2025.
It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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).
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omniaccess SL | Lot 1, Lot 2 | £1,003,760 | 14 October 2025 to 30 September 2027 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 075037-2025
About the buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)Last 12 months
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From notice 075037-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 19 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.