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CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Apr 2026 at 09:40

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the successful completion of the "CAN - Armed Forces Media Welfare Contract." Falling under the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry (CPV code 32000000), the contract caters to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a specific postal code of SL9 8TN. As of 28th April 2026, the award stage is active, having concluded its tender stage on 25th July 2025. The contract spans a ten-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with a direct procurement method via single tender action used for this below-threshold service type procurement.

With a substantial contract value of GBP 423,027,000 awarded to BFBS, this tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in large-scale media and telecommunication services. The contract supports business growth within the VCSE sector, although it's particularly suited to organisations with a robust operational capability and experience in serving the armed forces due to the contract's complexity and scope. Companies that aim to extend their reach in the South East and have the capacity to deliver comprehensive media services to welfare initiatives for the Ministry of Defence would find this contract an invaluable opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CAN

Notice Description

CAN - Armed Forces Media Welfare Contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-961af0e6-5ba2-482f-b504-047c850b754b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd40b86-b785-4294-9c30-366a60de4905
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£423,027,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£423,027,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFBS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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