SKYNET Integrated Enterprise Solution (SKIES)

SKYNET Integrated Enterprise Solution (SKIES) is a complex business transformation project striving to improve delivery and integration of the future SKYNET 6 Programme through the development of a new business operating model. The team is currently developing and assessing options to redefine the relationship with industry to enable greater collaboration, agility and sustainability.

The UK Government’s approach to space is changing and maturing. As the pace of change in the space sector continues to accelerate, the SKYNET programme continues to face significant challenges that require a fundamental change to the way in which it does business. In response to these challenges the MOD SKIES Team is currently defining the future delivery model for the SKYNET programme.

SKIES will seek to address these challenges by establishing a collaborative model with Industry and more efficient ways of working across the SKYNET programme. This will lead to more effective decision making in areas such as route to market, programme and system integration and the utilisation of constrained resources, while exploiting future technology and innovation. At the same time SKIES will need to align and be consistent with broader UK Government and defence policies and strategies.

SKIES will be how the MOD manages the delivery of the SKYNET capability with Industry into the medium and long-term future (for at least 10 years). Its implementation will be incremental and evolutionary but with a constant focus on continuous improvement.

The SKIES team is seeking to engage with industry via the use of this listing. The listing will be updated on a continuous basis with details of planned engagements, supporting documents will also be uploaded for each individual engagement.

The registration instructions for the 20 November 2025 engagement can be seen below within the Opportunity Attachments area.

Procurement Route: Competitive dialogue

Contract Duration: 10 years

Contract Start: 01/01/2030