Award

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

01 Dec 2025 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Phase 3 embodiment of the Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL), as part of the Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement framework. This project, which falls under the helicopters industry category, is located in the South West of the United Kingdom and involves a contract duration from 18 November 2025 to 30 November 2031. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award announced on 1 December 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of approximately £67.27 million.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth within the defence services market, specifically targeting large-scale suppliers due to its substantial size and scope. While the procurement was selective, indicating a highly specialised need, businesses involved in aerospace engineering and advanced defence communication technologies could leverage this contract for long-term growth through partnerships or subcontracting opportunities. Leonardo UK Limited, as the awarded supplier, will be responsible for executing the project, providing further opportunities for related business sectors to support the primary contract delivery in ancillary roles.

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Notice Title

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Notice Description

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373. Additional information: FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84357d98-497f-473f-9a47-604483772775
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b876d17-11de-4ebb-861b-29f05bf9c1f4
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34711500 - Helicopters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,268,592 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£67,268,592 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2031 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
YEOVIL
Postcode
BA20 2YB
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Yeovil South
Westminster Constituency
Yeovil

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEONARDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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