--- title: "Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals - Request for Information (RFI)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-11-19" --- # Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals - Request for Information (RFI) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8fcd7a-2a02-4554-a4b4-aa3aac052da6.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Corsham, England, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals (MMSCTs). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gain insights into current industry capabilities within the satellite communications equipment sector. The engagement end date is set for 13 December 2024, with relevant documents available for review. This procurement process is applicable to various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and more. This RFI is published to ensure the MOD remains informed about the latest innovations in MMSCTs. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in satellite communications equipment, particularly SMEs, as participation could help them showcase their innovative solutions to the MOD. It is suited for firms offering satellite dishes, earth stations, and platforms. The RFI encourages industry stakeholders to provide feedback on the attached documents and complete the response templates. Engaging in this process offers businesses the chance to contribute to and potentially influence the future procurement requirements of the MOD, fostering growth and visibility within the defence sector. ## Notice Considering potential industrial innovation, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking to refresh and maintain an understanding of the current industry offerings in the sphere of Maritime Military Satellite Communications Terminals (MMSCTs). To this aim, this (and potentially subsequent) Request for Information (RFI) is published to ensure that MOD has a clear and current understanding of the capabilities available within the MMSCT market. Therefore, the MOD would like to invite participants in this RFI to review the attached document and provide feedback on the questions in the included response template. Additional information: Please see the attached RFI document for details of the information the Authority is seeking from industry. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c257be-a049-4914-8465-5875ad2215c2 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 13 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | CORSHAM | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN13 9NR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook | | Westminster constituency | Chippenham | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment - 32532000 - Satellite dishes - 32533000 - Satellite earth stations - 32534000 - Satellite platforms ## Release History - 19 Nov 2024 at 15:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c257be-a049-4914-8465-5875ad2215c2 - 19 Nov 2024 at 15:29 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6460a037-50cc-43bf-b156-412ab4ec70ef - 1 Nov 2024 at 11:43 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb429b22-b8fc-4b89-ab0c-98b1f47db1ce ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41c257be-a049-4914-8465-5875ad2215c2 19th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6460a037-50cc-43bf-b156-412ab4ec70ef 19th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb429b22-b8fc-4b89-ab0c-98b1f47db1ce 1st November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bb383eb9-91ee-4694-9d2f-665e5cc6aa71 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58070d96-44e2-4c3a-a345-1cbe3df14a60 n/a - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59019 Link to Defence Sourcing Portal Opportunity, including attached RFI and response template documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6861480-2620-466b-8427-b93234c491fd n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a731409-6652-4a89-b741-e4db6ca58359 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd346a4f-501b-4ff8-91e1-db7349daf16c n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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