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title: "Ka-Band Satellite Anchor Capability - Request for Information (RFI)"
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# Ka-Band Satellite Anchor Capability - Request for Information (RFI)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6a954b42-935f-4c18-bfc6-ccecb7b5a63f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for a procurement titled "Ka-Band Satellite Anchor Capability - Request for Information (RFI)." This initiative falls under the satellite communications equipment industry category and is located in Corsham, South West England, with a specific postal code of SN13 9NR. The engagement end date for this RFI is set for 18 March 2022. The objective of this process is to gather industry insights on the design and construction of a military Ka-Band Anchor Station to inform the Ministry's technical options and programme planning.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in satellite communications or related technologies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in procurement, design, and construction of satellite ground station facilities would be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. Engaging in this project could facilitate growth and collaboration in a rapidly advancing technological field.

## Notice

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is developing a requirement for the addition of Ka-Band Anchor Station facilities through the Ka-Band Anchor Capability project. For the purpose of this RFI, MOD is seeking Industry's views on aspects of procurement, design and build of a military Ka-Band Anchor Station at a Satellite Ground Station site to help inform its technical options and programme planning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5250e36-28fa-4e47-954a-43502082c540 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Mar 2022 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2022 at 15:22 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5250e36-28fa-4e47-954a-43502082c540

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f5250e36-28fa-4e47-954a-43502082c540
  22nd February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ffabb56-ca07-455c-82f2-3dbe8ddb7a0d
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