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Awarded Contract - Commando Force Strike Network - Tactical Data Link Gateway

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Mar 2026 at 11:39

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process details the awarding of a contract by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of services related to the Commando Force Strike Network's Tactical Data Link Gateway. Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which falls under the 'Miscellaneous networking software package' industry category. The contract is valued at £870,796.18 and is part of a larger £76M project and has been approved under the DE&S Cat B framework. The contract started on 11th March 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with the delivery taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This award follows a selective procurement method undertaken via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking software packages, particularly for those who are well-versed in deploying cloud network services and tactical data link systems. The procurement process, inclusive of a framework agreement, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering growth potential for smaller enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence within defence contracts. Businesses with expertise in technical services related to defence and software networking could find lucrative opportunities, particularly those willing to collaborate with or supply critical military infrastructure components.

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Notice Title

Awarded Contract - Commando Force Strike Network - Tactical Data Link Gateway

Notice Description

Provision of services relevant to Trik/Trax boxes and deployable cloud network service to accelerate the Commando Force Tactical Data Link, which is a funded, approved, PS76M/6yr DE&S project within the Cat B, funded, approved Commando Force Strike Network Project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a6637add-6512-441e-a286-071064008900
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fba0134-d3e7-4032-aa6d-1123fedc826f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£870,796 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£870,796 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION MISSION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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