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title: "Future Protected Modem - Type A"
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# Future Protected Modem - Type A

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f3508bbd-df79-4df4-b9e8-6893020ea0b9

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is advancing with the procurement of next-generation communication equipment under the SKYNET programme by awarding a contract valued at £35,961,727.24 to Airbus Defence and Space LTD for the supply of the Future Protected Modem - Type A. This tender, classified under "Satellite communications equipment," is part of efforts to replace the existing Paradigm Modem Systems. The procurement process was conducted via a competitive procedure with negotiation, starting from 12th November 2024 and is set to conclude by 11th November 2042. The delivery location for the project is Corsham, England, with the postal code SN13 9NR.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for large enterprises capable of providing satellite communication solutions. Although it is not suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, companies with experience in defence and communication technologies can benefit significantly from the long-term and high-value nature of the contract. Businesses within the satellite communications industry, especially those accustomed to working with government defence departments, are well-positioned to compete and collaborate in such significant procurements to provide advanced and secure communications infrastructure.

## Notice

As the current assets under the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) SKYNET programme move towards their end of life, procurements have been identified to ensure next generation replacement equipment is available to maintain or improve the MOD's communication capability. Within this context, the FPM project is to replace the role of the current Paradigm Modem Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022c2775-1afa-4e28-83a5-479df97754da |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2024 - 11 Nov 2042 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,961,727 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,961,727 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022c2775-1afa-4e28-83a5-479df97754da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/022c2775-1afa-4e28-83a5-479df97754da
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/238def6f-bd7d-42b3-9812-be0aecc1882c

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