Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Platforms
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 use...
Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Value
Not provided
Published
19 Oct 2026
Closes
Not provided
Procurement details
Source
Find a Tender
Region
United Kingdom
Procurement method
Not provided
Category
Goods
Contract starts
31 Mar 2027
Contract ends
1 Apr 2027
CPV classifications
32531000
Satellite communications equipment
32530000
Satellite-related communications equipment
35613000
Unmanned aerial vehicles
35613100
Unmanned combat aerial vehicles
Lots
Lot 1 Satellite Communications (SATCOM) for Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Platforms
Value not provided
Documents
Unlock document linkPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
19 Oct 2026
Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
Market engagement notice · UK2 · Web page
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