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714506451- CLS for Telebrief - CAN

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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07 Aug 2025 at 10:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 Apr 2025 at 11:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "714506451 - CLS for Telebrief" was managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located at RAF Henlow, UK. This procurement falls under the defence security industry category and sought to award a direct contract for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands and in the UK. The award stage of this contract is pending and involves a direct procurement method. This contract covers a period starting from 21 August 2025, with a possible extension, and its primary activity is services, specifically communications system maintenance services.

The award to Thales UK Ltd presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in communications systems and maintenance services. The direct award process and defence security requirements suggest a high level of specialisation and technical capability, making it particularly suitable for large, established organisations with relevant expertise and resources. This contract allows businesses to engage in complex defence logistics support activities, maintaining critical systems essential for UK and international air security operations, thus fostering growth in this highly specialised sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

714506451- CLS for Telebrief - CAN

Notice Description

Provision of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the Falkland Island Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands (FI) and United Kingdom (UK). 2 year contract from 7th July 2025 - 6th July 2027, dates on contract notice reflect retrospective notice

Procurement Information

The Air Defence & Windfarm Mitigation Systems (ADWiMS) Defence Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to Award a contract to Thales UK Ltd to procure the Provision of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the Falkland Island Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands (FI) and United Kingdom (UK). The UK Telebrief System is the only formal method of rapidly launching fighter aircraft throughout the RAF. The system is ready to launch fighter aircraft at very short notice for the purpose of defending the airspace around the UK and FI, or in response to an aviation security incident. The UK Telebrief System carries voice communications between the Control and Reporting Centres (CRCs) located at RAF Boulmer / NATS Swanwick and the applicable Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) bases It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the direct award criteria under the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) paragraph 27 of schedule 2 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5. It is the Authority's intention to direct award to Thales UK Ltd for an additional two years due to a delay in procuring the replacement system. This contract is to ensure that the current service is maintained until the new service is implemented.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050322
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046836-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,534,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.tinkley100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HENLOW
Postcode
SG16 6DN
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Clifton, Henlow & Langford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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