Planning

Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPM-A)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

21 Jul 2022 at 15:36

Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

24 Sep 2021 at 15:32

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Aug 2021 at 14:00

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a contract titled "Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPM-A)", which seeks the replacement of the existing military Satellite Communication Paradigm Modem System through the Future Protected Modem project. This upgrade aims to enhance the capability of military SATCOM systems under the larger Skynet programme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated at £120 million, and is focused on suppliers capable of managing sensitive information, particularly those based in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Key dates include a future notice date announced for July 29, 2022, and the contract period which is expected to commence on May 8, 2024, and last until May 8, 2042, at a delivery address in Corsham, South West England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in advanced telecommunications and satellite equipment. Companies that manufacture or provide services related to military-grade communication technology would be particularly well-suited to compete, provided they can comply with the security classifications involved. This is an ideal opportunity for established contractors in the defence and aerospace sectors to expand their offerings or engage in sub-contractual agreements with qualified prime suppliers within the 5-Eyes alliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPM-A)

Notice Description

Upcoming competition for the replacement of the existing military Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Paradigm Modem System (PMS) through the Future Protected Modem (FPM) project. The new requirement will seek to obtain a new fleet of modems and equipment to replace the PMS, thereby upgrading and increasing the current capability. This upgrade will contribute to ensuring a resilient, protected and highly assured sovereign SATCOM capability is maintained. This is part of the wider Skynet programme which seeks to replace and upgrade from existing military SATCOM assets. The security classification for this requirement is up to and including UK SECRET- 5-Eyes only level. The prime supplier must be a UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand based company: however, overseas companies shall not be prohibited from involvement in delivering those elements that do not require access to more highly classified information and are therefore encouraged to seek sub-contract opportunities with 5-Eyes based prime suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e7a5be-fbf2-42af-8ffe-d761e351e94d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32552410 - Modems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 May 2024 - 8 May 2042 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Further Information

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