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715674450 - RAID002 161 RADIOS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Dec 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence involves the acquisition of specialised radio equipment, specifically the AN/PRC 161 radios, tailored to UK specifications, as part of a contract award notice. This procurement falls within the 'Radio equipment' industry category, with a selective procurement method based on a call-off from the CCS Framework RM6116 - Network Services 3 (NS3). The procurement process has progressed to the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to L3 Harris Technologies on 24th November 2025 for a contract period ending on 23rd November 2026. The procurement value stands at £5,990,767.48 GBP. The items are set for delivery across various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the Rest of the World.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business expansion, particularly appealing to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) given its eligibility criteria. The framework structure enables suppliers to engage with government contracts that may otherwise be difficult to access through conventional channels. Businesses specialising in military-grade communication equipment or similar goods are well-suited to capitalise on opportunities like these, enhancing their footprint within the defence sector marketplace. Engaging with such tenders not only promises immediate financial inflows but fosters long-term relationships with major government entities such as the Ministry of Defence, facilitating sustained business growth.

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Notice Title

715674450 - RAID002 161 RADIOS

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice for the Procurement of AN/PRC 161 to UK specification, with SAASM GPS, UK MMR Waveforms and ancillaries. Placed through a CCS Framework RM6116 - Network Services 3 (NS3)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8c869ee6-457a-4888-a595-0f40225dca1e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f354e925-1a04-493d-8479-81e4b98191ed
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£5,990,767 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,990,767 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 23 Nov 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

L3 HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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