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05 Oct 2022 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement exercise for the acquisition of a Future Protected Modem - Type A (FPM-A) within the goods category. This tender aims to replace the current Paradigm Modem Systems to ensure continuity of satellite communications for military operations, including the upcoming Skynet 6A satellite launch in 2026. The procurement method is selective, with a negotiated procedure. The contracting authority is the Ministry of Defence, with the tender deadline set for 16th November 2022.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers offering Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) solutions in satellite communications equipment. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specialising in satellite communications technology within the defence industry. Interested parties must follow the eSourcing portal registration process outlined by the Ministry of Defence to express interest and participate in this competitive tendering process.

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Notice Title

Future Protected Modem - Type A (FPM-A)

Notice Description

BACKGROUND: 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. SCOPE: A new military modem system is required to ensure continuity of satellite communications through the end of life of the Skynet 5 series of satellites and the introduction of the new Skynet 6A satellite, which is due to enter service in 2026. The Authority's preferred option is to procure a Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) solution to replace the existing modem systems, which is the subject of this procurement. Please refer to Section 2 of the 'Dynamic Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire - Additional Information' for more information REGULATORY EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS INFORMATION: This procurement is not subject to the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(a) DSPCR in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A)(a) DSPCR in order to protect the essential security interests of the UK. The obligations, rights and remedies under the PCR and/or DSPCR therefore do not apply to this procurement. PROCEDURE: Negotiated

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037334
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027993-2022
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Postcode Area
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 Without
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

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