Award

Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band

OFCOM

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Sep 2025 at 13:54

Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by OFCOM, the UK's communication regulator, sought to acquire a "Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band." This procurement falls under the industry category of satellite-related communications equipment and targeted businesses involved in producing radio, television, telecommunication, and related equipment. The primary location for this procurement was London, UK, within the UKI region. Initiated by an open procedure tender, the key dates of this process included a bid submission deadline of 25th March 2025 and an award announcement on 20th February 2025. The procurement process transitioned from the tender stage to the award stage, with a contract successfully awarded to KRATOS COMMUNICATIONS SAS, signed on 14th July 2025. The designated contract has been marked as active.

This tender presents extensive business growth opportunities for companies specialising in satellite monitoring systems, particularly those capable of designing and deploying mobile solutions for tracking non-geostationary satellite orbit constellations. Businesses with capabilities in delivering a full suite of hardware, software, and operational support stand to benefit significantly. The contract awarded demonstrates favour towards firms with the ability to meet specific technical criteria for monitoring satellites in Ku and Ka bands across a vast azimuth range. The process's open nature ensures a competitive environment, welcoming businesses of varying scales but primarily suited to those with substantial expertise and established capabilities in satellite communications technology.

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Notice Title

Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band

Notice Description

Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band

Lot Information

Lot 1

Small Transportable Satellite Monitoring Solution for Ka and Ku Band

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e52d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056252-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFCOM
Contact Name
Mark Lundy
Contact Email
procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079813000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 9HA
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KRATOS COMMUNICATIONS

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