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C-17 Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Operational Control Satcom Data Link Service

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

10 Aug 2026 at 18:48

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

21 May 2026 at 12:01

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence sought a C-17 aircraft air traffic control and operational control satellite communications data-link service. The requirement covers air-traffic control services, associated control systems and air-traffic control software, with the service delivered in the United Kingdom. The work is categorised as a service requirement and is intended to support C-17 air traffic control and operational control through satellite communications data services. The procurement was for one integrated requirement rather than a set of separately described service areas. Suppliers with relevant expertise in military or aviation communications, satellite data links, air-traffic control systems and supporting software would find the subject matter most relevant. The requirement was re-let to establish an enduring contract.

The Ministry of Defence invited tenders through an open procedure, and the process reached the tender stage. Enquiries were due by 5 June 2026 at 12:00, and tenders were due by 3 July 2026 at 12:00. The planned evaluation and award decision date was 24 July 2026. The contract was intended to run from 17 September 2026 to 17 September 2031. Its estimated value was £616,581 excluding VAT, or £739,897.20 including VAT. The sole lot was to be awarded using the most advantageous tender based on a value-for-money index, comparing tender cost with the non-cost quality and technical score, including provision of satellite communications data services. The procurement was terminated on 1 July 2026 so the Authority could comprehensively review the requirement.

This opportunity suited suppliers able to provide reliable satellite communications data services for C-17 air traffic control and operational control, with the technical capability to support aviation control functions and related systems or software. Relevant experience in designing, operating, integrating or maintaining secure and dependable satcom data links would have been important, alongside the ability to deliver consistent service performance for a defence customer. Suppliers would need to demonstrate sufficient operational capacity for a long-term, enduring service arrangement and to compete on both cost and quality or technical performance. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community and social enterprises. The procurement was terminated while the Authority reviewed the requirement, so suppliers should treat it as a cancelled opportunity rather than an award prospect.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

C-17 Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Operational Control Satcom Data Link Service

Notice Description

C-17 Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Operational Control Satcom Data Link Service valued at PS616581.00 for 5 years to be paid on a monthly basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ef2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075954-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

48 - Software package and information systems

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34962200 - Air-traffic control

34962220 - Air-traffic control systems

48121000 - Air traffic control software package

63732000 - Air-traffic control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£616,581 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£616,581 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG22 Shropshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Shropshire
Electoral Ward
Shifnal Rural
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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