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713879450 THPS SU BOOM MICS - CCS call-off

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), based in Bristol, UK, has concluded the procurement process for "713879450 THPS SU BOOM MICS - CCS call-off" within the Tactical command, control, and communication systems industry category. This procurement stage is marked as complete, with the awarding of a call-off contract under the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6116 - Lot 1c. The direct award was given to Radiocoms Systems Limited, a sole distributor of 3M™ Headset kit for ComTac to Selex items. The total contract value is approximately £2,312,349.98, inclusive of VAT, and the official contract signing date was 18th March 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in tactical communication systems and military-grade equipment. As Radiocoms Systems Limited holds exclusive distribution rights for the necessary equipment, similar businesses with technical capabilities in advanced communication devices may gain insight into strategic procurement engagements with the MOD. Companies offering innovative solutions and advanced technological products in the defence sector are well-positioned to compete in similar exclusive rights procurements. Smaller enterprises providing niche military equipment could likewise find avenues to growth through collaboration or subcontracting arrangements with prime contractors in efforts to support defence capabilities.

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Notice Title

713879450 THPS SU BOOM MICS - CCS call-off

Notice Description

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a Call off contract for the procurement of 3M(tm) Headset kit for ComTac to Selex items from Radiocoms Systems Limited. This direct award call off was issued under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6116 - Lot 1c. The Authority has awarded this Contract due to the "Technical or Exclusive Rights" and Radiocoms Systems Limited being the sole distributor of this equipment for 3M. The estimated total contract value is PS2,312,349.98 (inc VAT).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a Call off contract for the procurement of 3M(tm) Headset kit for ComTac to Selex items from Radiocoms Systems Limited. This direct award call off was issued under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6116 - Lot 1c. The Authority has awarded this Contract due to the "Technical or Exclusive Rights" and Radiocoms Systems Limited being the sole distributor of this equipment for 3M. The estimated total contract value is PS2,312,349.98 (inc VAT).

Procurement Information

The Dismounted Close Combat (DCC) Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), has awarded a Call off contract for the procurement of 3M(tm) Headset kit for ComTac to Selex items from Radiocoms Systems Limited. This direct award call off was issued under Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement RM6116 - Lot 1c. The Authority has awarded this Contract due to the "Technical or Exclusive Rights" and Radiocoms Systems Limited being the sole distributor of this equipment for 3M. The estimated total contract value is PS2,312,349.98 (inc VAT).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ef5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010590-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,312,349 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deslestsp-dcc-comrclteam@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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