Planning

PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

25 Feb 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution under the defence and security special regime, with a total estimated value of £1,800,000. This procurement falls within the telecommunications and communications infrastructure industry category and will be conducted through a competitive flexible procedure via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370). Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the dynamic market to stay informed of future notices, which will be published accordingly. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the next notice anticipated on 1 March 2027. The contract is slated to begin on 1 August 2027 and will run until 1 August 2030, with the potential for renewal.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, networks, and software services to expand their operations within the defence sector. The procurement process seeks innovative solutions for technical and maintenance services, making it ideal for SMEs with expertise in system and support services and software maintenance. The engagement opens avenues for growth, particularly for businesses adept at providing advanced communications solutions and infrastructure support with the ability to deliver in the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified suppliers have the opportunity to contribute to this critical governmental project, fostering long-term partnerships and potentially securing renewal options.

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Notice Title

PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution

Notice Description

UK001 Notice - Pipeline Notice for PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution 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. Please note, this is a UK001 Pipeline Notice, which is a new legal requirement for contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 23. These notices are required for transparency of public spend and do not formally launch a procurement procedure therefore no response is required. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course. Update: The Authority has amended the estimated dates for this notice for PRIMUS II In-Service Support Solution. The Authority wishes to thank suppliers for the time and attention given to the material issued to date, and advises suppliers to remain alert to future procurement activity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c18
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016912-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

32570000 - Communications equipment

32571000 - Communications infrastructure

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
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Mar 202713 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 1 Aug 2030 3-4 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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