Tender

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

21 May 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has initiated a tender for the provision of the C-17 Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Operational Control Satcom Data Link Service. This procurement process falls under the "services" category, specifically within air-traffic control systems, and is managed through an open procedure. Based in Wolverhampton, UK, the Ministry is seeking suppliers who can deliver this service over a five-year period with a total value of £616,581. Key milestones of the tender process include the deadline for enquiries on 5th June 2026, submission of tenders by 3rd July 2026, and the award of the contract by 24th July 2026. The service provision will commence on 17th September 2026.

This tender provides a substantial growth opportunity for businesses specialising in air-traffic control services and related technology systems. Companies offering high-quality Satcom data services, ideally equipped to offer comprehensive solutions in line with air traffic operational needs, will find this an attractive opportunity. The procurement encourages participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Interested suppliers must submit their proposals electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal, a step that requires prior registration. This emphasis on quality and value for money with an open procedure offers a level playing field for all eligible vendors.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ef2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046993-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
21 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Sep 2026 - 17 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV7 3EX
Post Town
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 South and Cosford
Westminster Constituency
The Wrekin

Further Information

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