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title: "Future Protected Modem - Type A (FPM-A)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-037334"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2022-10-05"
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# Future Protected Modem - Type A (FPM-A)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-037334

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a procurement exercise for the acquisition of a Future Protected Modem - Type A (FPM-A) within the goods category. This tender aims to replace the current Paradigm Modem Systems to ensure continuity of satellite communications for military operations, including the upcoming Skynet 6A satellite launch in 2026. The procurement method is selective, with a negotiated procedure. The contracting authority is the Ministry of Defence, with the tender deadline set for 16th November 2022.

This procurement presents an opportunity for suppliers offering Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) solutions in satellite communications equipment. Businesses well-suited to compete are those specialising in satellite communications technology within the defence industry. Interested parties must follow the eSourcing portal registration process outlined by the Ministry of Defence to express interest and participate in this competitive tendering process.

## Notice

BACKGROUND: 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. SCOPE: A new military modem system is required to ensure continuity of satellite communications through the end of life of the Skynet 5 series of satellites and the introduction of the new Skynet 6A satellite, which is due to enter service in 2026. The Authority's preferred option is to procure a Military-Off-The-Shelf (MOTS) solution to replace the existing modem systems, which is the subject of this procurement. Please refer to Section 2 of the 'Dynamic Pre-Qualifying Questionnaire - Additional Information' for more information REGULATORY EXEMPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS INFORMATION: This procurement is not subject to the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR) and the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 (DSPCR) pursuant to Regulation 7(1)(a) DSPCR in conjunction with Regulation 6(3A)(a) DSPCR in order to protect the essential security interests of the UK. The obligations, rights and remedies under the PCR and/or DSPCR therefore do not apply to this procurement. PROCEDURE: Negotiated

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027993-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| 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 | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2022 at 14:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027993-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/035548190183A8723BEE

## Provenance

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