Tender

PS230,000,000

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

27 Apr 2022 at 12:07

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25 Apr 2022 at 08:49

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25 Apr 2022 at 08:03

Tender

20 Apr 2022 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom is conducting a tender for the procurement of a military satellite maritime terminal system, valued at £230,000,000. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on satellite communications equipment (CPV code 32531000). Currently in the planning stage, this tender process was initiated on 20 April 2022, with a deadline for submissions set for 13 May 2022. The successful vendor will be responsible for ensuring continued maritime communications capabilities as part of the authority's transition to the next generation of satellite equipment, with delivery expected to take place in Corsham, UK.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and satellite communications sectors, particularly those offering military-off-the-shelf (MOTS) solutions. Companies specialising in advanced communications technology, maritime systems, or defence logistics would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the Ministry of Defence seeks to replace outdated systems, innovative firms can leverage their expertise in satellite communications to secure contracts that ensure national security whilst also contributing to their growth in a vital industry.

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Notice Title

PS230,000,000

Notice Description

Provision of a military satellite maritime terminal system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032ea8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010822-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Deborah Field
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-skynet-6a@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
N/A
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
TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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