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AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATION HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATION EAR DEVICE PROCUREMENT

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATION HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATION EAR DEVICE PROCUREMENT." This procurement, categorised under communications equipment, specifically targeted the acquisition of active communication ear devices and is being carried out to support essential defence operations. The procurement, worth £4,072,874 GBP, employed a selective method by calling-off from a framework agreement. The completion of this contract was formalised with the award being published on 8 September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1 September 2025 to 1 March 2026. The buyer, Ministry of Defence, is situated in Bristol, England, emphasising the strategic importance and geographical relevance of this initiative.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the communications equipment sector, especially those specialising in advanced hearing protection systems. The procurement's selective approach and compatibility with SMEs highlight that companies with innovation-driven solutions and capabilities in custom manufacturing or specialised communication systems are particularly well-suited to contribute to such calls. Businesses capable of leveraging advanced technologies in communication devices have the potential to establish or expand their partnership with the Ministry of Defence, thereby facilitating substantial growth and future opportunities within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATION HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATION EAR DEVICE PROCUREMENT

Notice Description

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATIONS HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS EAR DEVICE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-541df742-fc36-4ec2-966f-a9eda2f2f40f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcfad0-65c0-4835-8a3a-848a534e3528
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,072,874 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,107,287,400 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 6-12 months
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

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