Planning

62344064 - TACTICAL DATA LINKs (TDL)TECHNICAL SUPPORT - UK1 PN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

06 Mar 2026 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, Bristol UK (BS34 8JH), is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Tactical Data Links (TDL) Technical Support - UK1 PN". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically technical support services, with a focus on battlespace messaging standards for international and UK platforms. The procurement stage is currently planned, with key communication expected to be published on 5th November 2026. The contract period will commence on 31st March 2027 and could potentially extend until 31st March 2033, indicating a long-term partnership opportunity. Businesses interested in technical support for military data architecture should note that the Ministry of Enterprise Data and Information Architecture (EDIA) Office is actively seeking engagement from industry regarding the Request for Information (RFI) published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and configuration management of messaging standards. Firms with expertise in influencing and adopting international standards, particularly those aligned with NATO and the five-eyes community, would be well-suited for this contract. Given the focus on UK's strategic interests and adaptations of standards, businesses with a strong background in defence sector collaborations and international standardisation processes are encouraged to compete. The ongoing nature and renewal potential suggest ample room for long-term collaboration and scalability within the defence industry.

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Notice Title

62344064 - TACTICAL DATA LINKs (TDL)TECHNICAL SUPPORT - UK1 PN

Notice Description

The Ministry of Enterprise Data and Information Architecture (EDIA) Office requires the provision of a service supporting the configuration management of battlespace messaging standards (see scope definition, in the RFI). This is to influence international standards (primarily those of NATO and the five-eyes community) for the interests of the UK, and to assist UK platforms with adoption of those standards. Please note the dates presented in the notice are not indicative and all options are subject to change. Please see the Live Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal for more inforamtion. We also encourage industry to engage with the RFI published 06/03/2026: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60859

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020624-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Nov 20268 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

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