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SUPPLY AND SUPPORT OF A PAYLOAD DATA GROUND SEGMENT (PDGS) SYSTEM

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Apr 2023 at 08:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Limited for the supply and support of a Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS) system. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method with negotiation and publication of a contract notice. This contract falls under the goods category and involves satellite-related communications equipment. The contract includes building, configuring, testing, and delivering the system to be installed by the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory. The deadline for system delivery and support extends until March 31, 2025, and the procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the satellite communications industry, especially those experienced in supplying IT infrastructure for defence purposes, to compete and potentially grow their business. Companies with expertise in building, configuring, and testing specialised systems for government defence projects would be well-suited to participate. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement is being conducted with a focus on the vision-1 Payload Data Ground Segment.

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Notice Title

SUPPLY AND SUPPORT OF A PAYLOAD DATA GROUND SEGMENT (PDGS) SYSTEM

Notice Description

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) intends to award a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Limited for the supply of a Vision-1 Payload Data Ground Segment (Vision-1 PDGS) and associated IT infrastructure. The contractor will build, configure, test and deliver the system to DSTL for installation and final testing. Together with a support package until 31 March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c42a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011905-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,981,280 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Wilson Karen
Contact Email
kjwilson@dstl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE

Further Information

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