Planning

Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals - Request for Information (RFI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

19 Nov 2024 at 15:31

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

19 Nov 2024 at 15:29

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

01 Nov 2024 at 11:43

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Corsham, England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals (MMSCTs). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gain insights into current industry capabilities within the satellite communications equipment sector. The engagement end date is set for 13 December 2024, with relevant documents available for review. This procurement process is applicable to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and more. This RFI is published to ensure the MOD remains informed about the latest innovations in MMSCTs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communications equipment, particularly SMEs, as participation could help them showcase their innovative solutions to the MOD. It is suited for firms offering satellite dishes, earth stations, and platforms. The RFI encourages industry stakeholders to provide feedback on the attached documents and complete the response templates. Engaging in this process offers businesses the chance to contribute to and potentially influence the future procurement requirements of the MOD, fostering growth and visibility within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

Considering potential industrial innovation, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking to refresh and maintain an understanding of the current industry offerings in the sphere of Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals (MMSCTs). To this aim, this (and potentially subsequent) Request for Information (RFI) is published to ensure that MOD has a clear and current understanding of the capabilities available within the MMSCT market. Therefore, the MOD would like to invite participants in this RFI to review the attached document and provide feedback on the questions in the included response template. Additional information: Please see the attached RFI document for details of the information the Authority is seeking from industry.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c257be-a049-4914-8465-5875ad2215c2
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32532000 - Satellite dishes

32533000 - Satellite earth stations

32534000 - Satellite platforms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-skynet-guat@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

Notice Documents

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