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714739451 ASOB MMR RADIOS

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:29

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:11

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09 Feb 2026 at 13:18

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16 Dec 2025 at 07:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for 300 tactical radio systems under the title "714739451 ASOB MMR RADIOS". This procurement falls within the telecommunications equipment and supplies industry category. It was conducted through a direct award to L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS UK LIMITED, following a single bid under the CCS framework NS3, with the contract valued at approximately £14.7 million, extending from December 2025 to March 2026. The procurement involved the Andover locality in the UK. All items needed to be delivered by March 31, 2026, with the procurement initiated as a tender, now at the award update and contract update stage with a completion status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence and telecommunications sectors to participate in future similar opportunities, especially those that can efficiently supply tactical radio systems and support equipment. It is well-suited for large enterprises with the capacity to engage in government contracts and meet the stringent requirements of the Ministry of Defence, as demonstrated by the successful award to the established supplier, L3HARRIS. Businesses aspiring to enter or expand within the defence procurement market could benefit from aligning with the standards and framework agreements utilised in this contract process.

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Notice Title

714739451 ASOB MMR RADIOS

Notice Description

TASKFORCE RAPSTONE have identified a need to procure a minimum of 300 tactical radio systems and ancillary items. Switching to direct award. A further competition under CCS framework NS3 resulted in a single bid being received.

Procurement Information

A further competition under CCS framework NS3 resulted in a single bid being received from the awarded supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f62c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011958-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32500000 - Telecommunications equipment and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,763,844 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£14,763,844 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
army-comrcl-mcd-mailbox@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

L3HARRIS COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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