--- title: "Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPM-A)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2022-07-21" --- # Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPM-A) Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-38a93f72-05c9-4258-8a7d-ad9bd9633f4f.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is planning a contract titled "Future Protected Modem Type-A (FPM-A)", which seeks the replacement of the existing military Satellite Communication Paradigm Modem System through the Future Protected Modem project. This upgrade aims to enhance the capability of military SATCOM systems under the larger Skynet programme. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a contract value estimated at £120 million, and is focused on suppliers capable of managing sensitive information, particularly those based in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Key dates include a future notice date announced for July 29, 2022, and the contract period which is expected to commence on May 8, 2024, and last until May 8, 2042, at a delivery address in Corsham, South West England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in advanced telecommunications and satellite equipment. Companies that manufacture or provide services related to military-grade communication technology would be particularly well-suited to compete, provided they can comply with the security classifications involved. This is an ideal opportunity for established contractors in the defence and aerospace sectors to expand their offerings or engage in sub-contractual agreements with qualified prime suppliers within the 5-Eyes alliance. ## Notice Upcoming competition for the replacement of the existing military Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Paradigm Modem System (PMS) through the Future Protected Modem (FPM) project. The new requirement will seek to obtain a new fleet of modems and equipment to replace the PMS, thereby upgrading and increasing the current capability. This upgrade will contribute to ensuring a resilient, protected and highly assured sovereign SATCOM capability is maintained. This is part of the wider Skynet programme which seeks to replace and upgrade from existing military SATCOM assets. The security classification for this requirement is up to and including UK SECRET- 5-Eyes only level. The prime supplier must be a UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand based company: however, overseas companies shall not be prohibited from involvement in delivering those elements that do not require access to more highly classified information and are therefore encouraged to seek sub-contract opportunities with 5-Eyes based prime suppliers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e7a5be-fbf2-42af-8ffe-d761e351e94d | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Jul 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 May 2024 - 8 May 2042 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment - 32552410 - Modems ## Release History - 21 Jul 2022 at 15:36 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e7a5be-fbf2-42af-8ffe-d761e351e94d - 24 Sep 2021 at 15:32 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb4483a-6cd2-4842-916a-1b4b24c2d3eb - 27 Aug 2021 at 14:00 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a22b232-7b21-4ff1-8e68-ca7f9776c79d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54e7a5be-fbf2-42af-8ffe-d761e351e94d 21st July 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9cb4483a-6cd2-4842-916a-1b4b24c2d3eb 24th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a22b232-7b21-4ff1-8e68-ca7f9776c79d 27th August 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05410c65-865b-4735-afc1-52d087242adb n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d2a810ca-ee72-4b7b-a149-a82be44a8955 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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