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714004450 Voyager MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support - Voluntary ex ante Transparency Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Sep 2025 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process titled "Voyager MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support." This process falls under the category of hardware integration consultancy services and is linked to defence operations, particularly involving tanker aircraft and military aircraft maintenance. The procurement method used was limited, specifically negotiated without prior publication, due to technical reasons that necessitated the selection of a specific supplier, Data Link Solutions L.L.C., based in the USA. The key contract was awarded on 8th April 2025, with options for potential extensions, and services are to be delivered across locations including the UK, US, and ES. The procurement was governed by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, as amended.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those with expertise in technical integration and support for military systems. Companies that specialise in hardware integration services, particularly those with experience in defence contracts, will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. While the contract was awarded under unique circumstances limiting competition, similar future opportunities may arise requiring such specialised expertise. Businesses should focus on developing relationships with defence sector entities to position themselves for future contracts involving complex integrations and technical support services.

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Notice Title

714004450 Voyager MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support - Voluntary ex ante Transparency Notice

Notice Description

Voyager 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/053676-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 202510 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
Anna Childs
Contact Email
anna.childs110@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
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DATA LINK SOLUTIONS.

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