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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

1. Title: MILITARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS IN GEOSTATIONARY ORBIT
2. Awarding Authority: Ministry of Defence, GB Email: UKStratComDD-CM-SatcomSKEC-IE@mod.gov.uk. (Nichola Aitchison)
3. Contract type: Supply contract
Procurement Act – Competitive Flexible
4. Description: Military Satellite Communications in Geostationary Orbit.
The awarding authority is seeking information from industry partners regarding innovative approaches to Military Satellite Communications with a particular focus on next-generation GEO satellite design and manufacturing. This RFI is intended to inform future capability development and investment decisions in support of resilient, agile, and cost-effective space-based communications for UK Defence into the 2040s.
As part of our strategic ambition to enhance sovereign and allied space capabilities, the MOD is exploring approaches that can deliver communications in contested, congested, and dynamic operational environments. The MOD is particularly interested in innovations that address challenges in satellite design, manufacturing, and deployment, with a focus on:
a. Bus design innovation;
b. Payload design innovation;
c. Satellite mass optimisation;
d. Manufacturing efficiencies;
e. Cost reduction; and
f. Value for money.
5. CPV Code(s): 35631100, 35631000, 35631000, 35600000, 35631100, 35631200, 34712000
6. NUTS code(s): UKK, UKK1, UKK15
7. Main site or location of works, main place of delivery or main place of performance: South West (England), Gloucestershire, Wiltshire And Bristol/Bath Area, Wiltshire Cc.
8. Reference attributed by awarding authority: Project Code 715704464
9. Estimated value of requirement: Not provided.
10. Listing Deadline: 7.11.2025 (12:00:00).
11. Address to which they must be sent: You must register or log in at Web: to participate in this tender
12. Other information: Notes
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Procurement Route
Procurement Act – Competitive Flexible
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