Planning

LDC4 Industry Event Registration

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

16 Jan 2026 at 15:00

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage for the LDC4 Industry Event, scheduled to take place at the Blenheim Conference Centre, Warminster, on 19 February 2026. The event is focused on delivering the next generation of tactical military communications through the LDC4 programme. Those interested in attending the engagement event must register by 23:59 on 28 January 2026. The event is designed to update the market on the current programme status, explore challenges, identify opportunities, and understand market capabilities. It falls under the industry categories of "Tactical command, control and communication systems" and "Communications equipment."

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing communication systems and related services, particularly those with expertise in tactical command and communication systems. The engagement with the Ministry of Defence will be an excellent platform for such businesses to explore potential collaborations and understand upcoming requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises interested in advancing their capabilities in military communication systems and related goods and services will find this event particularly beneficial. Active participation in focus groups at the event could lead to future business growth and partnerships with the Ministry.

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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 take place at the Blenheim Conference Centre, Waterloo Lines, Warminster BA12 0DJ, to register your interest please respond by completing the Microsoft Form in the link below by 23:59 on the 28 January 2026. Link to registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/daywj25vGy The event will consist of plenary sessions in the morning with presentations from senior members of the LDC4 Programme and Defence Digital. These will provide attendees with an overview of the programme, high-level requirements, and high-level timescales. A series of focus groups will be held in the afternoon where attendees will be invited to discuss a number of different topics which are pertinent to being able to deliver our capabilities in the future. Within the booking form attendees are requested to select which focus group/s they wish to attend. We particularly welcome attendance in those groups from attendees who have an interest or expertise in these focus areas to support the discussions. Please note that due to capacity constraints at the venue, we reserve the right to limit participation at this event. 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 register by completing the Microsoft Form in the link below by 23:59 on the 28 January 2026. Link to registration form: https://forms.office.com/e/daywj25vGy

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/003978-2026
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
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jan 20262 weeks to go
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
Not specified
Contact Email
fabiana.milczarek100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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