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Macro Cell Base Station and Support

Ministry of Defence

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07 Aug 2026 at 09:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence bought a commercial 4G cellular macro cell base station, specified as an Ericsson 4415, together with associated setup and maintenance support. This is a goods-led telecommunications requirement, classified under CPV 32531000 (satellite communications equipment), with supporting installation and technical services. Delivery and the related work were associated with Warwick in the West Midlands, including the CV34 5AH area. The requirement was for the Ministry of Defence, with Dstl identified as the departmental contact point. It is relevant to suppliers of cellular network infrastructure, radio access equipment, telecommunications integration and maintenance services, particularly those able to provide Ericsson-compatible equipment and support for a government or defence customer.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a direct single-tender action below the threshold. The tender submission deadline was 29 May 2026 at 13:00. The contract was awarded on 20 July 2026 to Telent Technology Services Ltd for £81,271 including the stated currency of GBP. The awarded contract period ran from 20 July 2026 to 7 August 2026. The wider tender contract period was stated as 20 July 2026 to 24 July 2026. The award is active. The opportunity was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, and the recorded procurement category was goods. The procurement therefore resulted in one supplier being selected for the equipment and associated support.

For a supplier that did not win this procurement, the award demonstrates Ministry of Defence demand for compact 4G macro-cell infrastructure supported by practical deployment and maintenance capability. A credible competitor for a future requirement of this type would need access to suitable commercial base-station equipment, strong knowledge of Ericsson 4415 technology or compatible systems, and the ability to configure, install, test and maintain cellular network assets. Experience supporting operational communications in controlled, security-sensitive or defence-related environments would strengthen a supplier’s position. The buyer’s use of a single-tender route below the threshold also indicates that suppliers need to be visible to the relevant technical and commercial teams, with a clear offer covering both hardware supply and responsive technical support. SME suitability suggests specialist telecommunications firms may be capable of competing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Macro Cell Base Station and Support

Notice Description

Transparency - MOD procurement of a commercial 4G cellular Macro Cell Base Station (Ericsson 4415) and associated setup/maintenance support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03126022-01b7-41be-aa3b-4e12735d09c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7223a372-0dc0-498e-8f35-ecc5323448a0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,271 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,271 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 7 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Ministry of Defence
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FAREHAM
Postcode
PO17 6AH
Postcode Area
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
Southwick and Wickham
Westminster Constituency
Fareham and Waterlooville

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Telent Technology Services ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

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