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Contract Award Notice (7) Procurement of Secure Speech Equipment

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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26 Feb 2026 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, has reached the contract award stage for the procurement of secure speech equipment, specifically two sets of headsets and communication equipment. This direct procurement, concluded without competition as it is below the threshold, was completed on 24 February 2026, with the contract end date set for 30 April 2026. The procurement falls under the "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" category and is intended for delivery to the United States.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in communication equipment, particularly those adept at providing secure solutions. Intelligent Devices LLC, an SME located in the United States, has been awarded the contract, showcasing that medium-sized enterprises can successfully cater to such niche requirements. Businesses with expertise in developing secure communication systems and an understanding of government procurement processes will find this market segment promising for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Contract Award Notice (7) Procurement of Secure Speech Equipment

Notice Description

Procurement of Qty 2 Secure Speech Systems (headsets and communicatios Equipment)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017534-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 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
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENT DEVICES

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