Planning

Next Generation Land Terminal (Strategic)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a significant procurement process titled "Next Generation Land Terminal (Strategic)". This project involves acquiring military satellite communications equipment to fulfil Defence requirements through to 2040. The procurement stage is currently marked as planned, with future notices expected by 13th June 2025. The Central Government, under the classification of a public authority, is located in Corsham, UK. This initiative falls within the goods procurement category, with an additional focus on services, largely related to satellite and military communications. Procurement is anticipated to conclude with the start of contract activities around 16th March 2027, lasting until 2045.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses in the sectors of satellite communications, military equipment, and related high-tech industries. Companies specialising in sophisticated satellite technology, communication systems, and military-grade equipment will find themselves well-suited to compete for this procurement opportunity. This long-term project not only promises sustained business growth but also potential for future collaborations and innovations within the defence and security market. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence on this project could facilitate substantial business expansion for companies proficient in handling large-scale, high-resilience satellite communications solutions.

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Notice Title

Next Generation Land Terminal (Strategic)

Notice Description

The Next Generation Land Terminal (Strategic) (NGLT(S)) requirement is for an equipment and support contract which will deliver the next generation of transportable high resilience military satellite communications land terminals to meet Defence needs out to 2040 and beyond.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052295
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026343-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

32324310 - Satellite antennas

32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32534000 - Satellite platforms

34712000 - Spacecraft, satellites and launch vehicles

34712200 - Satellites

35631000 - Military satellites

35631100 - Communication satellites

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2027 - 15 Mar 2045 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Thomas Gregory
Contact Email
ukstratcomdd-cm-skynet-guat@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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