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Type of document: Tender issued
Country: United Kingdom

MOD Contract Bidders Notice
GB-Corsham: SKYNET Service Delivery Wrap (SDW)

Region Codes:: UK

Section I: Contract Title
Contract Title: GB-Corsham: SKYNET Service Delivery Wrap (SDW)

Section II: Identification Numbers
MOD Contract Notice Nr: 700009125
ITT Number: 700009125

Section III: Relevant Dates
Proposed/Estimated ITT Issue Date: 12/06/2020
Proposed/Estimated ITT Return Date: 28/06/2021
Proposed Issue Date of Contract: 10/05/2022
Proposed Completion Date of Contract: 09/05/2028

Section IV: Issuing Branch / Organisation Details
Notice Address
Official Name: Ministry of Defence, Information Systems and Services, Networks Team
Address: MOD Corsham, Building 405, Spur C2, Westwells Road
Town: Corsham
Telephone: 0306 7701009
Email: ISSComrcl-SDWGroup@mod.gov.uk
For attention of: Gill Peacock
Postcode: SN13 9NR
Country: United Kingdom
Fax:
Internet Address:

Section V: Product / Service Descriptor Code
Industry Codes:
32531000 – Satellite communications equipment.
32530000 – Satellite-related communications equipment.
32533000 – Satellite earth stations.

Section VI: Summary of Requirements / Description of Work
Summary of Requirements / Description of Work: Satellite communications equipment. Satellite-related communications equipment. Satellite earth stations. The SDW supplier is required to deliver an uninterrupted service from the perspective of the end user: this must include a seamless transition from the Skynet 5 to the new SDW contract.

The SDW is a complex requirement: the main elements are:
• Space Operations: Operating and managing the SKYNET spacecraft.
• Ground Operations: Managing the SATCOM and Ground Communication Network by delivering services and real time network operations that include service planning and configuration, asset management, facilities management, performance management, and customer support.
• Refreshing end-of-life or obsolete ground assets transferred from the Skynet 5 contract through costed proposal, asset replacement, supply chain and procurement management, whilst demonstrating value for money.
• Transition from the Skynet 5 contract to the new SKYNET SDW contract within the required timeframe whilst maintaining extant operational services.
• Supporting international and commercial collaboration in delivering SATCOM services which helps the MOD build resilience into the SKYNET system.
• The introduction of improved processes, cost saving opportunities, new technologies and services that provide benefit and value for money to the MOD.

Section VII: Contract Strategy
Contract Strategy:

Section VIII: Contractors Invited to Bid
Contractors Invited to Bid:

Official name: Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd
Postal Address: 33 Wigmore Street
City: London
Postcode: W1U 1QS
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint: Eric Hill
For Attention Of: Eric Hill
Telephone: 0117 4408019
Email: eric.hill@babcockinternational.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? No
Official name: British Telecommunications plc (BT)
Postal Address: 81 Newgate Street
City: London
Postcode: EC1A 7AJ
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint: Peter Challand
For Attention Of: Peter Challand
Telephone: 07736 169504
Email: Peter.challand@bt.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? No
Official name: Airbus Defence and Space Ltd
Postal Address: Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage
City: Hertfordshire
Postcode: SG1 2AS
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint: Philippa Lovering
For Attention Of: Phillipa Lovering
Telephone: 01633 715534
Email: philippa.lovering.2@airbus.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? No
Official name: Serco Ltd
Postal Address: Serco House, 16 Bartley Wood Business Park
City: Hook
Postcode: RG27 9UY
Country: United Kingdom
ContactPoint: Chris Rocks
For Attention Of: Chris Rocks
Telephone: 07718 045938
Email: chris.rocks@serco.com
Fax:
Is a contractor classed as a SME? No