--- title: "Small Tracking Parabolic Dish PME" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "OFCOM" published: "2026-10-28" --- # Small Tracking Parabolic Dish PME Buyer: OFCOM Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0792b4.json) ## Summary Ofcom intends to replace an end-of-life pedestal and controller with a small parabolic satellite dish system at its monitoring site in Baldock. The requirement is for a 90 cm dish, an updated pedestal and measurement system, while retaining the current equipment’s capabilities. The system must be controllable through software or an online graphical interface and able to measure and track selected satellites, for example using TLE data. The equipment will support Ofcom’s satellite monitoring and interference detection capability. This is a goods requirement for satellite dishes and related satellite communications equipment, with delivery and installation at Baldock. Ofcom is seeking supplier input on the options and solutions available before shaping a future procurement. The process is at the planning stage: Ofcom is undertaking preliminary market engagement, not inviting tenders. It plans to use a questionnaire to understand available solutions and supplier interest; responses are expected by Ofcom by 12 noon on 18 November 2026. The buyer expects the future contract to run from 4 January 2027 to 4 January 2028. The stated estimated value is £100,000 gross. The procurement is presented as a single requirement rather than separate lots. This engagement will inform the most suitable and proportionate procurement process, but the procedure, competition arrangements and evaluation criteria for that future process have not yet been established. This engagement is relevant to suppliers able to provide small parabolic satellite dishes and associated pedestal, controller and measurement systems, particularly those with expertise in satellite monitoring and interference detection. The system needs to work with software or an online graphical interface and track selected satellites, with TLE data given as an example. Suppliers should be able to propose solutions that reinstate the existing capability while using updated equipment. Ofcom is seeking market input on available options and supplier interest, so manufacturers, integrators and specialist suppliers with suitable equipment and system-control capabilities are well placed to contribute at this planning stage. The engagement may help inform the design of a later competition; it is not a request for bids for the equipment. ## Notice Ofcom are keen to engage with suppliers with the appropriate expertise to supply a suitable small parabolic dish. Ofcom are replacing an end-of-life pedestal and controller with a small 90cm parabolic dish installed at our monitoring site in Baldock. Ofcom plan to reinstate this capability with an updated pedestal and parabolic dish measurement system, whilst retaining the capabilities of the current equipment. The system needs to be controllable through software or an online GUI and able to measure and track selected satellites for example using TLE data. The purpose of this preliminary market engagement exercise is to elicit input from suppliers enabling us to understand and evaluate the different options and solutions available to enable Ofcom to enhance and further develop its satellite monitoring and interference detection capability. The information gathered from this preliminary market engagement will be used to inform the most suitable and proportionate future procurement process. ### Planning Information The purpose of this exercise is to elicit input from suppliers enabling us to understand and evaluate the different options and solutions available to enable Ofcom to enhance and further develop its satellite monitoring and interference detection capability and and gain an understanding of interest from the market. The information gathered from this preliminary market engagement will be used to inform the most suitable and proportionate future procurement process. This PME will be in the form of a questionnaire. If you would like to participate in the PME exercise, please access the PME document available via Ofcom's Jaggaer procurement portal at https://ofcom.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/. To access the PME documents interested suppleirs will need to be registered as a supplier on the Ofcom Jaggaer esourcing portal. Visit the URL above and click on 'Register here'. If already registered log-in to Ofcom's Jaggaer esourcing portal and go to the PQQ page 'pqq_103 - Small Tracking Parabolic Dish PME', complete the questionnaire, attach it where indicated in the Technical envelope and Submit. Clarification questions can be submitted via the messaging facility within the pqq_103. The closing deadline for submitting completed questionnaires is 12 noon, 18 November 2026. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102217-2026 | | 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 | 28 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Nov 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2027 - 4 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | OFCOM | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 9HA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark | | Local authority | Southwark | | Electoral ward | Borough & Bankside | | Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment ### Codes - 32530000 - Satellite-related communications equipment - 32531000 - Satellite communications equipment - 32532000 - Satellite dishes ## Release History - 28 Oct 2026 at 15:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102217-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/102217-2026 28th October 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.ofcom.org.uk - https://ofcom.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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