Planning

LDC4 Industry Event Registration

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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PlanningUpdate

11 Feb 2026 at 12:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is inviting suppliers to participate in the LDC4 Industry Event, aimed at enhancing tactical military communications through agile Communication Information Systems (CIS). This event seeks market engagement for the LDC4 programme and involves exploring current market capabilities to identify opportunities and challenges. The event will take place online on 19 February 2026, with registration required via Microsoft Form by 13 February 2026. The procurement stage is at the planning phase, involving goods and services, particularly tactical command, control and communication systems, and communications equipment, relevant to the public authority in central government. The legal basis for this tender falls under the UKPGA 2023/54 legislation.

Businesses, especially SMEs, dealing with communications equipment and tactical systems, stand to gain growth opportunities through participation in this event. Suppliers with expertise in these fields will benefit from engaging directly with the MOD, learning about high-level programme requirements, and discussing future capabilities through focus groups. This Industry Day is a critical opportunity for businesses interested in contributing to the evolving landscape of military communications in the UK, helping them shape their offerings to meet MOD's future needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LDC4 Industry Event Registration

Notice Description

The LDC4 programme consists of multiple projects with the aim of delivering the next generation of tactical military communications in the land environment and providing the means to make informed and timely decisions, enabled by agile Communication Information Systems (CIS). The programme also includes projects that have already delivered equipment into service. The LDC4 Programme and TacSys Service Executive Teams, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, are jointly seeking to engage with suppliers via an Industry Day on 19 February 2026. The purpose of this engagement is to update the market on the current programme, explore key challenges and opportunities, and gain a clearer understanding of current market capabilities and offerings which may be relevant to how we will need to deliver our capabilities in the future. The event will be held online, to register your interest please respond by completing the Microsoft Form in the link below by 23:59 on the 13 February 2026. Link to registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/x5NDFp6Sq5 For the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not informing the market of an imminent procurement.

Planning Information

If you wish to attend the LDC4 Industry Event, please respond by completing the Microsoft Form in the link below by 23:59 on the 13 February 2026. Link to registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/x5NDFp6Sq5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0607d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012367-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

32570000 - Communications equipment

35712000 - Tactical command, control and communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Feb 2026 - 20 Feb 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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