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title: "AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATION HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATION EAR DEVICE PROCUREMENT"
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# AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATION HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATION EAR DEVICE PROCUREMENT

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-541df742-fc36-4ec2-966f-a9eda2f2f40f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATION HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATION EAR DEVICE PROCUREMENT." This procurement, categorised under communications equipment, specifically targeted the acquisition of active communication ear devices and is being carried out to support essential defence operations. The procurement, worth £4,072,874 GBP, employed a selective method by calling-off from a framework agreement. The completion of this contract was formalised with the award being published on 8 September 2025, and the contract period spans from 1 September 2025 to 1 March 2026. The buyer, Ministry of Defence, is situated in Bristol, England, emphasising the strategic importance and geographical relevance of this initiative.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs in the communications equipment sector, especially those specialising in advanced hearing protection systems. The procurement's selective approach and compatibility with SMEs highlight that companies with innovation-driven solutions and capabilities in custom manufacturing or specialised communication systems are particularly well-suited to contribute to such calls. Businesses capable of leveraging advanced technologies in communication devices have the potential to establish or expand their partnership with the Ministry of Defence, thereby facilitating substantial growth and future opportunities within the defence industry.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES AWARDED CONTRACT - 715531450 COMMUNICATIONS HEARING PROTECTION SYSTEMS - ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS EAR DEVICE

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcfad0-65c0-4835-8a3a-848a534e3528 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,072,874 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,107,287,400 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RADIOCOMS SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2025 at 08:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcfad0-65c0-4835-8a3a-848a534e3528
- 8 Sep 2025 at 08:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcfad0-65c0-4835-8a3a-848a534e3528
- 8 Sep 2025 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcfad0-65c0-4835-8a3a-848a534e3528

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ebcfad0-65c0-4835-8a3a-848a534e3528
  8th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/003a13d6-5809-4945-8414-3a8294bf97d6

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