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Provision of Multi-Mode Radio Post Design Support (MMR PDS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Jul 2025 at 22:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Multi-Mode Radio Post Design Support (MMR PDS)." This contract falls under the category of "Tactical command, control and communication systems" and involves the provision of technical support services to enhance military communication capabilities. The procurement was conducted via a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication, justified by intellectual property rights. This procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with L3Harris Communications Systems UK Limited being the successful supplier. The contract is set to last from August 2025 to August 2030, with a total contract value of £2,427,467.20.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence technology and communications systems. Suppliers capable of providing sophisticated technical support for communication systems, particularly those with expertise in tactical and secure communication solutions, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Large-scale enterprises with the capability to handle long-term, complex contracts are well-suited to compete in such lucrative procurement opportunities, especially where exclusive intellectual property rights play a pivotal role in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Multi-Mode Radio Post Design Support (MMR PDS)

Notice Description

"The Contract is for the provision of technical support to maintain a safe and secure capability and ensuring maximum operational effectiveness. The Contract will span 5 years from August 2025 through to August 2030. The in-service MMR capability delivers a soldier-portable Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) / Tactical Satellite and Tactical Ground-to-Air (G2A) equipment for cross-domain Environments. MMR reduces the cognitive burden and size, weight and power (SWaP) ratios on the user, and enables Joint Effects through Air-Land Integration and connectivity that provides voice and data services for Land and Maritime platforms operating at reach. The in-service MMR capability also facilitates Command and Control (C2) and Battlespace Management across Defence, and it is the only radio that enables direct NATO tactical interoperability."

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Multi-Mode Radio Post Design Support (MMR PDS)

Procurement Information

Single Source Justification due to supplier Intellectual Property Rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05678d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043658-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
Large

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
£2,427,467 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emma.monteith100@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

L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

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