Planning

714978450_SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) Capability Sustainment (CapSus) - RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 09:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "714978450_SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) Capability Sustainment (CapSus) - RFI". This process is classified under the goods category within the satellite communications equipment and communication satellites industry. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 19 June 2025, with the Request for Information (RFI) due by 4 July 2025. This procurement, valued at £60 million with a gross estimate of £72 million, is being managed from Corsham, UK, and is set to span the contract period from July 2027 to December 2029. Interested suppliers are invited to engage through the specified online portal.

This procurement initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in satellite communications and related technologies. Companies that specialise in providing innovative solutions in satellite equipment and deployment will find this tender particularly advantageous. It offers a platform for such firms to collaborate with a major governmental body and secure a high-value contract, potentially leading to substantial business growth and the opportunity to enhance their portfolio in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714978450_SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) Capability Sustainment (CapSus) - RFI

Notice Description

Suppliers are requested to visit the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59880 to access and respond to this RFI

Planning Information

Request for Information only Suppliers are requested to visit the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59880 to access and respond to this RFI

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054fb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033592-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

35631100 - Communication satellites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jul 2027 - 19 Dec 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
CORHSAM
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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