Award

The Provision of Airwave Radios, Auxiliaries and Supporting Airtime

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

15 Jan 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, functioning as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement stage for "The Provision of Airwave Radios, Auxiliaries and Supporting Airtime." This contract falls under the services category, specifically targeting radio equipment, and pertains to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 19 December 2025, with the contract period spanning from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2030. Notably, the total contract value amounts to £36,500,000, and the legal name of the supplier is Airwave Solutions Limited, a large-scale enterprise.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in radio equipment and related technological services. Given the nature of the procurement, smaller enterprises and those in the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors might not find it suitable due to specific scalability requirements and pre-established supplier networks. Nonetheless, the contract offers substantial opportunities for businesses that can leverage existing frameworks and comply with the Ministry of Defence’s operational standards. Businesses already engaged in framework agreements will find a competitive edge in such procurement processes.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Airwave Radios, Auxiliaries and Supporting Airtime

Notice Description

This is not an opportunity, it is a Contract Award Notice, in accordance with the Governments transparency agenda.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-110bde23-44eb-4eb3-b4ee-a1527c78c39f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/818df68d-d18a-4431-8d90-7bfbbccd13cc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
CORSHAM
Postcode
SN13 9NR
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Corsham Ladbrook
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AIRWAVE SOLUTIONS

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