714004450 The Supply of MIDS JTRS BU3 BC1 Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and Optional MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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21 May 2026 at 15:06

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply of MIDS JTRS (Joint Tactical Radio System) Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and optional integration and technical support. The procurement, aimed at hardware integration consultancy services, aligns with the defence services industry and covers multiple regions including the UK, Spain, and the United States. It was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at 1,985,500 USN, was awarded on 20 May 2026 and has an active status with a duration of 150 days.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in military and aerospace hardware consultancy due to its high-value and technical requirements. Organisations proficient in integrated systems support, particularly those within defence sectors, may find this contract aligns with their core competencies. Additionally, businesses with experience in military hardware integration or those looking to expand operations in the UK, US, or Spanish markets would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, given the selective procurement and negotiated procedure for this tender.

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Notice Title

714004450 The Supply of MIDS JTRS BU3 BC1 Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and Optional MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support

Notice Description

Production of a MIDS JTRS Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and Optional MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Procurement for provision of MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support on the Voyager FSTA from Data Link Solutions (DLS).

Options: Option Years: +1 Year Contract Extension Additional Services: The option to deliver on site support for a period of one week in ES

Procurement Information

Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) Multi-function Information Distribution System and the Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS) Support Contract The Voyager Delivery Team (VDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award the Multi-function Information Distribution System and the Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS) Technical Integration Support Contract to Data Link Solutions USA. The Contract will provide support to the integration and test phase of the embodiment of the MIDS/JTRS terminals onto the UK Voyager aircraft, which is subject to a separate contract. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement is regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that this Contract may be awarded by reference to the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, for technical reasons. The MIDS/JTRS terminals to be integrated on the Voyager aircraft are manufactured by Data Link Solutions USA, and as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Data Link Solutions USA are the only company to have the specific in-depth technical knowledge of the terminal and extensive integration experience to provide the required technical integration support to the Voyager Delivery Team and the embodiment provider.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059383
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047313-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated with publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

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


CPV Codes

35611700 - Tanker aircrafts

50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft

50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,985,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20251 years 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

Local Authority
West Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Brize Norton and Shilton
Westminster Constituency
Witney

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND SENSING (AC&S) BAE SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS / DATA LINK SOLUTIONS

DATA LINK SOLUTIONS.

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