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CfT: Defence Forces Operational Satellite Framework

Workarea:
A15
Name of Contracting Authority:
Irish Defence Forces_1144
Publish on behalf of:
Defence Forces Ireland
Participating bodies:
Defence Forces Ireland
Title:
Defence Forces Operational Satellite Framework
CfT CA Unique ID:
A15-3467-PS-15-25
Evaluation Mechanism:
Price/Cost Effectiveness
Description:
1.1 The Defence Forces (the “Contracting Authority”) is seeking Expressions of Interest (“EOI”) from economic operators (“Candidates”) through this Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) with a view to establishing a goods contract(s) to meet the requirements of the Defence Forces for the supply of the following goods and services. There are two (4) distinct areas, under these requirements: 1.1.1 LOT 1 - Provision of an Operational Space Segment, Ku Band hosted and maintained on a designated candidate’s site and on a current Defence Forces deployed location with an internet endpoint terminating in McKee Barracks, Dublin, Ireland. (no physical satellite equipment on site in McKee Barracks only) 1.1.2 LOT 2 - Provision of portable satellite hardware, services, maintenance and training. (BGAN, Iridium, Thuraya or equivalent) 1.1.3 LOT 3 - Provision of LEO services including training, maintenance and support. 1.1.4 LOT 4 - Provision of maintenance and support of the in-service personal location tracking equipment: *NORTAC defence product suite. * Globalstar Spot Gen product suite.
Procurement Type:
Works Related Services
Directive:
2009/81/EC (Defence)
Procedure:
Restricted
CfT Involves:
The establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement Timeframe:
N/A
CPV Codes:
64214100-Satellite circuit rental services
Contact Point:
Commandant Paul Shorte
Award per Item:
Yes
Inclusion of e-Auctions :
No
NUTS codes:
IE
Estimated value (EUR):
20,000,000
Above or Below threshold:
Above
Time-limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate:
31/12/2025 00:00
Deadline for dispatching invitations:
02/01/2026 00:00
End of clarification period:
24/12/2025 00:00
Tenders Opening Date:
01/01/2026 00:00
Allow suppliers to make an online Expression Of Interest:
Yes
Contract awarded in Lots:
Yes
Number Of Lots:
4
Lot Name(1)
Provision of an Operational Space Segment   Award per Item: No
Lot Name(2)
Provision of portable satellite hardware   Award per Item: No
Lot Name(3)
Provision of LEO services including training, maintenance and support   Award per Item: No
Lot Name(4)
Provision of mainteance and Support of the in-service personal location tracking equipment   Award per Item: No
Tenders For Lots:
All Lots
Contract duration in months or years, including any options and renewals:
5 years
Validity of Tender in days or months:
3 months
EU funding:
No
Multiple tenders will be accepted:
Yes
Date of Publication/Invitation:
01/12/2025 03:40
TED links for published notices:
https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:793057-202...
Language of publication:
EN
Number of openers:
Two
Contract Award Date:
02/03/2026 12:00
Date Accepted by Contractor:
02/04/2026 12:00