Land Observations Networks Modems and Sims
The Met Office needs modems and SIM cards to connect around 300 automatic weather stations across the UK and some overseas sites to their central cloud system, transmitting data every minute. Sites use a mix of 2G and 4G networks, with some powered by solar panels.
- Closed1 June 2026
- Value£208k
- BuyerMet Office
- WhereUK and small number of overseas sites
- CategoryIT, software & telecoms
- RegionUK-wide
You'll want to look if you supply industrial modems rated for remote, low-power environments and can manage SIM provision across multiple networks including 2G and 4G coverage
Might not suit a small firm
- it needs coverage across the whole UK
Possible incumbent
Linkwave Technologies won RV50X modems supply for this buyer in October 2025. Inferred from prior awards to this buyer, not confirmed.