SAT TV In-Service Support
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Defence is seeking a contractor to provide subscription licences, operating, engineering, maintenance and supply support for digital TV services delivered to Royal Australian Navy (RAN) ships. Scope The scope includes: Provision of subscription licences for digital TV services Operating support for digital TV services Engineering support for digital TV services Maintenance support for digital TV services Supply support for digital TV services Delivery of digital TV services into the appropriate network of RAN ships while alongside and while deployed in the Australian Exclusive Economic Zone Contractor Requirements Conditions for Participation, comply with: Clause 1.9 Statement of Tax Record Clause 2.4 Preparation and Transmission of Classified Tenders Clause 2.5 Defence Security Requirement Contract Terms and Conditions Timeframe for Delivery: Three years with options Instructions to Tenderers Tender responses are to be submitted electronically via the AusTender website https://www.tenders.gov.au/ using the Lodgement page link on this tender notification. Enquiries Contact Officer Email: sattv.issatm2026@resources.defence.gov.au
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