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Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Platforms

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In brief

Ministry of Defence is undertaking preliminary market engagement for Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Platforms in the United Kingdom. The submission deadline is 11 December 2026. The notice, tender documents, and submission instructions are available on the find-tender.service.gov.uk portal. This is for supplies, with a duration of 1 month.

Updated October 20, 2026

Deadline
51 days left
December 11, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
098697-2026
Value
Not disclosed
Location
Inner London - West, United Kingdom
Published
October 13, 2026
Organization
Ministry of Defence
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

October 19, 2026

Deadline for Questions

December 04, 2026

Submission Deadline

December 11, 2026

Contract Start Date

March 31, 2027

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Key facts

Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Deadline
51 days left
CPV Code
32531000 — Satellite communications equipment
Lots
Divided into lots
Source
UK Find a Tender Service
Budget
Not disclosed
Duration
1 months
Location
Inner London - West
Type
Other

Original Tender Description

The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the availability, maturity and feasibility of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) provide secure Beyond Line-of-Sight (BLoS) connectivity for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations, enabling data exchange between the UAV and ground-based operators.   This activity is conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 (Sections 16–17) and is for information gathering only. It does not form part of a formal tendering process and will not be used for supplier selection or down‑selection. Participation is voluntary.  All communication related to this notice and form submission is at OFFICIAL.    Suppliers are invited to complete the following questionnaire to provide information on system capabilities, performance, navigation, deployment, interoperability, compliance, supportability and indicative commercial structures.    By submitting a response, suppliers confirm that all information provided is, to the best of their knowledge, true, complete and accurate.    The Authority may invite suppliers to follow‑on discussions where appropriate. Any future procurement activity will be conducted as a separate procurement process.

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  • Financial stability documentation

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