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Future Protected Modem - Type A

Procurement of next-generation Type A protected modem systems to replace legacy Paradigm Modem Systems within the SKYNET satellite communications programme. The contract involves the delivery of specialised hardware and associated technology to maintain and enhance secure military communication capabilities over an extended operational lifecycle.

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Awarded value
£36m
As published
Published
17 December 2024
Awarded
12 November 2024
Airbus Defence and Space
Contract length
216 months
Ends 11 November 2042

What the contract covers

Goods contract

Design, development, and supply of advanced satellite communication modem systems for secure, high-resilience military network infrastructure and defence operations.

  • Next generation replacement equipment to replace the role of the current Paradigm Modem Systems and maintain or improve the MOD's communication capability

Terms and requirements

Contract type
Goods contract
Procedure
Selective procedure
Initial term
216 months
Contract dates
12 November 2024 to 11 November 2042
Certifications asked for
None stated
Suitable for SMEs
Not stated
Category
Goods
CPV codes
32531000

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Lifecycle

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  2. Contract awardedto Airbus Defence and Space
  3. Contract starts
  4. Contract ends
The buyer

Ministry of Defence

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The supplier

Airbus Defence and Space

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Cite this contract

Link
https://bidskim.com/tender/302800/future-protected-modem-type-a
Buyer reference
704130451
Open contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f3508bbd-df79-4df4-b9e8-6893020ea0b9
Last checked
5 November 2026

Ministry of Defence. Future Protected Modem - Type A. Contract award, 17 December 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/302800/future-protected-modem-type-a (accessed 5 November 2026).