Planning

Ka-Band Satellite Anchor Capability - Request for Information (RFI)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 Feb 2022 at 15:22

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Ka-Band Satellite Anchor Capability - Request for Information (RFI)." This initiative falls under the satellite communications equipment industry category and is located in Corsham, South West England, with a specific postal code of SN13 9NR. The engagement end date for this RFI is set for 18 March 2022. The objective of this process is to gather industry insights on the design and construction of a military Ka-Band Anchor Station to inform the Ministry's technical options and programme planning.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in satellite communications or related technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in procurement, design, and construction of satellite ground station facilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. Engaging in this project could facilitate growth and collaboration in a rapidly advancing technological field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ka-Band Satellite Anchor Capability - Request for Information (RFI)

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is developing a requirement for the addition of Ka-Band Anchor Station facilities through the Ka-Band Anchor Capability project. For the purpose of this RFI, MOD is seeking Industry's views on aspects of procurement, design and build of a military Ka-Band Anchor Station at a Satellite Ground Station site to help inform its technical options and programme planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5250e36-28fa-4e47-954a-43502082c540
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Mar 2022Expired
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
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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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