--- title: "SKYNET ENDURING CAPABILITY WIDEBAND SATELLITE SYSTEM PRE-PQQ" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-05-31" --- # SKYNET ENDURING CAPABILITY WIDEBAND SATELLITE SYSTEM PRE-PQQ Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7dc1679a-1cd4-40fa-a43a-0871761dd159.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking industry responses for the SKYNET ENDURING CAPABILITY WIDEBAND SATELLITE SYSTEM PRE-PQQ procurement. This involves the design, manufacture, and post-design services of up to three wideband GEO satellite systems with associated ground equipment and launch operations. The procurement method details indicate it is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The tender period ends on July 6, 2023, with a contract period from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2040. This tender presents an opportunity to be involved in delivering the next era of satellite communications for the Ministry of Defence. Businesses in the satellite communications equipment and military satellites industry category are well-suited to compete. The significant contract value of GBP 1,500,000,000 and the long contract period provide scope for sustained business growth and collaboration in the satellite systems sector. ## Notice The UK MOD SKYNET Enduring Capability (SKEC) Delivery Team invites industry to respond to the Wideband Satellite System (WSS) Pre-PQQ. Please refer to the Opportunity listing for more details: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56364 The SKYNET Enduring Capability (SKEC) Project will deliver the next era of satellite communications (SATCOM) to the MOD using new space assets. This procurement is for the design, manufacture and post-design services of up to three wideband GEO satellite systems, associated ground equipment, and launch operations incorporating measures deliver an Assured Capability. The functionality of the requirement will include X band, Mil-Ka band and UHF broadcast communications payload serving multiple service areas; Secure Telemetry, Tracking and Command using X, Mil-Ka and S-bands; Inter-satellite links for both communications payload traffic and STT&C; ability to link to anchors at Mil-KA and X band; Nuclear radiation hardening at SAL-2 and protective measures and have a minimum life of 15 years. These satellite systems, and the procurement, are known as the SKYNET Enduring Capability Wideband Satellite System (SKEC WSS). The SKEC WSS procurement is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and the application of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 to protect UK essential security interests. The obligations, rights, and remedies under the PCR and/or DSPCR therefore do not apply to this Procurement. You can find previously published information about the WSS procurement, and the wider SKEC programme, on our collaborative site Defence Share. This is a secure site and if you wish to apply for access, please request this by emailing UKStratComDD-CM-SatcomSKEC-IE@mod.gov.uk. Information can also be found on the SKYNET Enduring Capability (SKEC) programme page on the gov.uk website. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e8989c-506a-4c54-8248-447a9f95c8b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - PCR AND DSPCR EXEMPT | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jul 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2040 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | WILTSHIRE | | 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 - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment - 35631000 - Military satellites ## Release History - 31 May 2023 at 17:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e8989c-506a-4c54-8248-447a9f95c8b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/70e8989c-506a-4c54-8248-447a9f95c8b4 31st May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=56364 DSP Opportunity URL ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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