Tender

Through Life support of Communication System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a public procurement process titled "Through Life support of Communication System" under the industry category of IT services. This active tender, which involves providing comprehensive support for communication systems, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, with documents due by 18th April 2025. Selected candidates will be invited to tender on 23rd April 2025. The contract, located in the UK, is valued at £12.5 million and will commence on 1st April 2026. Key components of the requirement include radio communication support, project management, risk management, and high-grade encryption, among others. The involvement of businesses will need to meet a minimum security standard, with the Statement of Requirement classified as Secret.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in communication systems, encryption, and project management. Companies capable of managing IP networking, mobile device management, and procuring necessary parts are well-suited to compete. Given the high security requirements and comprehensive nature of the support contract, businesses with a strong track record in handling sensitive information and delivering robust communication solutions will find this tender beneficial for growth and expansion in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Through Life support of Communication System

Notice Description

Through Life support of Communication System

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a support contract of a communications system . The requirement includes supporting the current radio communication architecture, project management, risk management design and engineering, fixed infrastructure deployment, high grade crypto (encryption/encrypted), mobile device management, IP networking, TAK client/ server and network capabilities, Configuration management, procurement of spares/parts, PENTEST and obsolescence management.

Options: Option years are in consideration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e53e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006315-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£12,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kieran.baker141@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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