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title: "PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c18"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c18

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for the PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution under the defence and security special regime, with a total estimated value of £1,800,000. This procurement falls within the telecommunications and communications infrastructure industry category and will be conducted through a competitive flexible procedure via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370). Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on the dynamic market to stay informed of future notices, which will be published accordingly. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the next notice anticipated on 1 March 2027. The contract is slated to begin on 1 August 2027 and will run until 1 August 2030, with the potential for renewal.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in telecommunications equipment, networks, and software services to expand their operations within the defence sector. The procurement process seeks innovative solutions for technical and maintenance services, making it ideal for SMEs with expertise in system and support services and software maintenance. The engagement opens avenues for growth, particularly for businesses adept at providing advanced communications solutions and infrastructure support with the ability to deliver in the United Kingdom. The selective procurement method ensures that qualified suppliers have the opportunity to contribute to this critical governmental project, fostering long-term partnerships and potentially securing renewal options.

## Notice

UK001 Notice - Pipeline Notice for PRIMUS II Ground Station Support Solution This procurement shall be considered for competitive tender via the Space Technology Solutions Dynamic Market (RM6370), should you be interested in this procurement - please register to the Dynamic Market. Please note, this is a UK001 Pipeline Notice, which is a new legal requirement for contracting authorities under the Procurement Act 23. These notices are required for transparency of public spend and do not formally launch a procurement procedure therefore no response is required. Further notices relating to the requirement will be published on the Find a Tender Service in due course. Update: The Authority has amended the estimated dates for this notice for PRIMUS II In-Service Support Solution. The Authority wishes to thank suppliers for the time and attention given to the material issued to date, and advises suppliers to remain alert to future procurement activity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016912-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Mar 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 1 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32400000 - Networks
- 32412100 - Telecommunications network
- 32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies
- 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment
- 32570000 - Communications equipment
- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure
- 32581000 - Data-communications equipment
- 50330000 - Maintenance services of telecommunications equipment
- 50332000 - Telecommunications-infrastructure maintenance services
- 71356000 - Technical services
- 71356300 - Technical support services
- 72250000 - System and support services
- 72260000 - Software-related services
- 72267000 - Software maintenance and repair services
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016912-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016912-2026
  25th February 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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