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Technical Services Radio Upgrade

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Sep 2026 at 12:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Jul 2026 at 14:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 13:59

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

31 Mar 2026 at 13:24

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory is procuring an upgrade to its existing radio communication system at the DSTL Porton Down Range and the EE. The requirement uses Motorola digital radio equipment integrated with TRBOnet software. This is a goods procurement focused on radio equipment and the associated upgrade of the communications system. The buyer is based at Porton Down, Salisbury, and the operational work is centred on the Porton Down Range and the EE. The requirement is therefore relevant to suppliers of professional radio equipment, digital communications systems, radio network integration and related technical services. Businesses offering only general telecommunications products, without experience of integrating radio hardware and software into an existing operational communications environment, are less closely aligned with the requirement.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through an open procedure. One lot was used. The original estimated value was £170,000 excluding VAT, or £204,000 including VAT. Tenders were due by 20 May 2026, with the award decision scheduled by 26 May 2026. Nine bids were received, including no final-stage bids from SMEs. 2CL Communications Limited was awarded the contract on 22 July 2026 for £103,366.22 excluding VAT, or £124,039.46 including VAT. The award period runs from 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2030. A contract was signed on 1 September 2026 for £103,366 excluding VAT, with a contract period from 14 September 2026 to 13 September 2030. Evaluation was based on technical and commercial criteria set out in the statement of requirements.

This procurement demonstrates an established requirement for a public-sector science and defence organisation to modernise an operational radio communications system using Motorola digital equipment and TRBOnet software. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would combine product knowledge with the ability to design, configure, integrate and support digital radio infrastructure, rather than simply supply standalone equipment. Relevant experience would include upgrading existing radio systems, maintaining service continuity during implementation, integrating radio hardware with communications-management software, and supporting users across a controlled operational site. The completed competition attracted nine bids but no SME final-stage bids, indicating that a credible competitor would need sufficient technical depth, delivery capacity and commercial maturity to compete with larger specialist communications providers. Experience of complex public-sector, defence or secure-site communications environments would strengthen a supplier’s position.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Services Radio Upgrade

Notice Description

An upgrade of the existing radio communication system at DSTL Porton Down Range and the EE using Motorola digital equipment integrated with TRBOnet software.

Planning Information

An upgrade of the existing radio communication system at DSTL Porton Down Range and the EE using Motorola digital equipment integrated with TRBOnet software. Further information to be provided within tender documentation if included in competition. If you would like to be included in this opportunity, please send an email to rdlund@dstl.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06791b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083019-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

32344210 - Radio equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£103,366 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£103,366 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
22 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Postcode Area
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2CL COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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