Planning

PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

05 Dec 2025 at 10:55

Planning

20 Oct 2025 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution, focusing on comprehensive support for hardware and software related to defence and security. This planned procurement falls under the selective competitive procedure via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market and is marked in the 'planning' stage. Potential suppliers are encouraged to engage in this process by registering through the specified Supplier Registration Service, with a deadline for the preliminary market engagement on 9th January 2026. The procurement is valued at £1.8 million, with additional gross value reaching £2.16 million. Key industry categories include telecommunications and data-communications equipment, among others, with operations primarily situated in the UK region.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms specialised in telecommunications infrastructure, system support, and software maintenance. It is particularly well-suited to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) due to its suitability criteria. The upcoming contract period spans from August 2026 to August 2029, with opportunities for renewal until 2031. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in technical support and network solutions will find this tender advantageous for driving growth, with a chance to participate in defence communications projects. Engaging in this procurement could pave the way for long-term collaborations with the Ministry of Defence, fostering both capability advancements and business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution

Notice Description

This is a UK2 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution. Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is preparing the market to provide suppliers the opportunity to deliver a comprehensive support solution for the PRIMUS Ground Station. This requirement covers through-life support for hardware and software of the Ground Station. This procurement shall be considered for competitive tender via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370), should you be interested in this procurement - please register to the Dynamic Market. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course. Link to The Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market: https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370?nav=0

Planning Information

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) is to: inform the market of the upcoming procurement activity. How to Participate Suppliers interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to: Register on the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market via the Supplier Registration Service (https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dm/RM6370?nav=0) Furthermore, the Space Technology Solutions Parts related to this competitive procurement will fall under Part 207: Ground Support Services. If you have recently registered, please notify the designated representative listed below to ensure your registration is acknowledged and included in a priority list. Further details, including the Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and procurement timelines, will be shared in due course. Suppliers are advised to monitor the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market for updates.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080043-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

32400000 - Networks

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32570000 - Communications equipment

32581000 - Data-communications equipment

50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment

50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services

71356000 - Technical services

71356300 - Technical support services

72250000 - System and support services

72260000 - Software-related services

72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20252 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jessica Applegate
Contact Email
desspace-comrcl@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

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