Award

Future Protected Modem - Type A

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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17 Dec 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is advancing with the procurement of next-generation communication equipment under the SKYNET programme by awarding a contract valued at £35,961,727.24 to Airbus Defence and Space LTD for the supply of the Future Protected Modem - Type A. This tender, classified under "Satellite communications equipment," is part of efforts to replace the existing Paradigm Modem Systems. The procurement process was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, starting from 12th November 2024 and is set to conclude by 11th November 2042. The delivery location for the project is Corsham, England, with the postal code SN13 9NR.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of providing satellite communication solutions. Although it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with experience in defence and communication technologies can benefit significantly from the long-term and high-value nature of the contract. Businesses within the satellite communications industry, especially those accustomed to working with government defence departments, are well-positioned to compete and collaborate in such significant procurements to provide advanced and secure communications infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Future Protected Modem - Type A

Notice Description

As the current assets under the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) SKYNET programme move towards their end of life, procurements have been identified to ensure next generation replacement equipment is available to maintain or improve the MOD's communication capability. Within this context, the FPM project is to replace the role of the current Paradigm Modem Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3508bbd-df79-4df4-b9e8-6893020ea0b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022c2775-1afa-4e28-83a5-479df97754da
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£35,961,727 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,961,727 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2024 - 11 Nov 2042 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

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