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PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Sep 2026 at 14:19

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Planning

25 Aug 2026 at 14:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is buying six VIDS-210/LS cable assemblies for the TAIPAN weapon-locating radar capability. The cables connect the GPS applique to the high-capacity data radio and are needed to correct a connector defect affecting the installed BOWMAN communications systems. The replacement assemblies will support connectivity assurance testing and certification of the TAIPAN platforms. This is a specialised defence electronics and connection-cable supply requirement, with the cable assembly defined by General Dynamics drawing VIDSOD400410 and part number GD400410-0380-05. Delivery is to the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified as goods, covering connection cables and extension cables. The requirement is linked to the safety, security, supportability and performance of the TacCIS installation and to the platform’s entry into service.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded through a direct award under Schedule 5, paragraph 41(1) of the Procurement Act 2023, in the defence and security regime. General Dynamics United Kingdom Limited was selected as supplier. The awarded value is £14,818.08 excluding VAT, or £17,781.70 including VAT. The award date is 11 September 2026. The contract period runs from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2027, with signature scheduled for 1 October 2026. The requirement is a single lot. The direct award justification states that General Dynamics is the original equipment manufacturer and design authority for the BOWMAN system and can provide the exact compatible, assured cable assembly. The cables are required by 26 February 2027 to support connectivity assurance testing.

This requirement indicates demand for suppliers able to manufacture or supply highly specific defence communications and vehicle-platform cable assemblies, rather than standard commercial cabling. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need demonstrable access to the required design data, exact part specifications and configuration-controlled components, together with the technical assurance needed for integration into the BOWMAN architecture. Experience in defence electronics, tactical communications, platform integration and connectivity assurance testing would be relevant. Suppliers would also need to understand the implications of cable defects for safety, security, supportability and operational performance, and to provide reliable delivery for mission-critical equipment. The procurement shows that the Ministry of Defence values original-equipment or design-authority capability where compatibility and certified configuration are essential.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES

Notice Description

THE PURCHASE OF 6X VIDS-210/LS CABLES AS DETAILED IN THE GD DRAWING CABLE ASSEMBLY, VIDSOD400410 FOR TAIPAN

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06eba4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086462-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

CPV Codes

31224400 - Connection cables

31224810 - Extension cables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,818 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,818 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

General Dynamics

Further Information

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