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title: "SUPPLY AND SUPPORT OF A PAYLOAD DATA GROUND SEGMENT (PDGS) SYSTEM"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c42a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-04-26"
---

# SUPPLY AND SUPPORT OF A PAYLOAD DATA GROUND SEGMENT (PDGS) SYSTEM

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c42a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Limited for the supply and support of a Payload Data Ground Segment (PDGS) system. The procurement process was initiated through a selective method with negotiation and publication of a contract notice. This contract falls under the goods category and involves satellite-related communications equipment. The contract includes building, configuring, testing, and delivering the system to be installed by the Defence Science & Technology Laboratory. The deadline for system delivery and support extends until March 31, 2025, and the procurement stage is currently in the award phase.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the satellite communications industry, especially those experienced in supplying IT infrastructure for defence purposes, to compete and potentially grow their business. Companies with expertise in building, configuring, and testing specialised systems for government defence projects would be well-suited to participate. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the procurement is being conducted with a focus on the vision-1 Payload Data Ground Segment.

## Notice

The Defence Science & Technology Laboratory (DSTL) intends to award a contract to Airbus Defence and Space Limited for the supply of a Vision-1 Payload Data Ground Segment (Vision-1 PDGS) and associated IT infrastructure. The contractor will build, configure, test and deliver the system to DSTL for installation and final testing. Together with a support package until 31 March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011905-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,981,280 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport |

## 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

- 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2023 at 08:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011905-2023

## Provenance

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