---
title: "714978450_SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) Capability Sustainment (CapSus) - RFI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054fb3"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-06-19"
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# 714978450_SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) Capability Sustainment (CapSus) - RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054fb3

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "714978450_SKYNET 6 Enduring Capability (EC) Capability Sustainment (CapSus) - RFI". This process is classified under the goods category within the satellite communications equipment and communication satellites industry. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 19 June 2025, with the Request for Information (RFI) due by 4 July 2025. This procurement, valued at £60 million with a gross estimate of £72 million, is being managed from Corsham, UK, and is set to span the contract period from July 2027 to December 2029. Interested suppliers are invited to engage through the specified online portal.

This procurement initiative presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in satellite communications and related technologies. Companies that specialise in providing innovative solutions in satellite equipment and deployment will find this tender particularly advantageous. It offers a platform for such firms to collaborate with a major governmental body and secure a high-value contract, potentially leading to substantial business growth and the opportunity to enhance their portfolio in the defence sector.

## Notice

Suppliers are requested to visit the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59880 to access and respond to this RFI

### Planning Information

Request for Information only
Suppliers are requested to visit the following link: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59880 to access and respond to this RFI

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033592-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2027 - 19 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | CORHSAM |
| 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
- 35631100 - Communication satellites

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 09:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033592-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033592-2025
  19th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59880
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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