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ESMCP Airwave Technical Assurance and Security Architecture Services (Information Assurance) 2026

Secretary of State for the Home Department

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 16:58

Tender Notice
Planning

15 May 2026 at 09:54

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Secretary of State for the Home Department in London, United Kingdom, is seeking to procure technical assurance and security architecture services for the Airwave system as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP). The procurement specifically deals with system quality assurance assessment and review services within the service industry category. The current tender stage is active, with the contract due to commence on 1st October 2026 and ending on 30th September 2029, including the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. Suppliers need to be registered with the Government Commercial Agency's Cyber Security Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to qualify. The process will follow a restricted procedure, with electronic submissions required by 19th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for firms specialising in cybersecurity, technical consultancy, and telecommunications systems. Businesses with expertise in managing end-to-end encrypted solutions, technical security auditing, and resilience assessment are well-suited to compete. By aligning with national security standards, firms can expand their portfolios while contributing to critical national infrastructure projects. Companies capable of handling comprehensive risk assessments, security audits, and offering robust telecommunications services would find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ESMCP Airwave Technical Assurance and Security Architecture Services (Information Assurance) 2026

Notice Description

Provision of services to assure the information and security of the live Airwave system (ESN communications system is currently being developed to supersede the current Airwave communications network - proposed delivery mid 2030)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services to assure the information and security of the live Airwave system (ESN communications system is currently being developed to supersede the current Airwave communications network - proposed delivery mid 2030) Additional information: The requirement will be procured through the Government Commercial Agency's Cyber Security Services 3 (DPS) RM3764.3 Suppliers will need to be registered to the RM3764.3 DPS. Please see the F01 notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044782-2026

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057764-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,054,540 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,054,540 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Secretary of State for the Home Department
Additional Buyers

Home Office

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

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