Bidding process initiated to design and launch Oman’s first satellite

Bidding process initiated to design and launch Oman’s first satellite

Muscat: A bidding process inviting companies to help design and launch Oman's first satellite by 2024 has been launched by the government. The tender, issued by the Space Communications Technology (SCT), deals with the procurement details of the OmanSat Satellite Programme. SCT was founded by the government to spearhead its National Satellite Programme by building the national satellite communications infrastructure, and serving public and private telecommunication network needs. "The company's operational plan is based on the procurement of a High Throughput Satellite (HTS) (OmanSat-1) and associated services, providing coverage of the Sultanate's entire territory, its economic waters, and associated external markets," said SCT in its tender announcement. "The satellite is required to be operational by 2024." "SCT therefore invites satellite vendors to submit technical and commercial proposals for provision of the above services in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the tender documents," added the organisation. The tender documents can be obtained by email, or by visiting the SCT's offices near Sultan Qaboos University in Al Khoudh, between 7 am and 4 pm. Bidders are required to pay a tender fee to access all tender documents. Eligibility criteria and a brief scope of work can be obtained