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ILTMF Pods - 715849484

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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11 Aug 2026 at 12:53

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support involves the supply of Improved Laser Telemetry and Monitoring Facility (ILTMF) Pods, aimed at enhancing Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) training. The procurement falls under the category of military electronic systems and is classified as a defence and security project. Located in Bristol, this planned procurement notice was published on 11th August 2026, with the contract period slated from 20th September 2026 to 20th September 2028. This procurement is currently at the planning stage and involves a direct award method, indicating that the process may proceed without competitive tendering.

This opportunity offers potential for growth to businesses specialising in high-tech military electronic systems. Companies experienced in defence and security solutions, particularly those with capabilities in advanced telemetry and monitoring technologies, would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The direct award procedure implies fewer competitors, which could benefit small to medium enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint within the defence sector. As the procurement focuses on goods of high technological calibre, businesses with robust innovation and development teams may find this contract to be a strategic entry point into defence supply chains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ILTMF Pods - 715849484

Notice Description

For the supply of Improved Laser Telemetry and Monitoring Facility (ILTMF) pods (Pods) which are used to support Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) training.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e15b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076237-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35700000 - Military electronic systems

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2026Today
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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