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title: "FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373."
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# FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84357d98-497f-473f-9a47-604483772775

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Phase 3 embodiment of the Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL), as part of the Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement framework. This project, which falls under the helicopters industry category, is located in the South West of the United Kingdom and involves a contract duration from 18 November 2025 to 30 November 2031. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract award announced on 1 December 2025. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with a total contract value of approximately £67.27 million.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for growth within the defence services market, specifically targeting large-scale suppliers due to its substantial size and scope. While the procurement was selective, indicating a highly specialised need, businesses involved in aerospace engineering and advanced defence communication technologies could leverage this contract for long-term growth through partnerships or subcontracting opportunities. Leonardo UK Limited, as the awarded supplier, will be responsible for executing the project, providing further opportunities for related business sectors to support the primary contract delivery in ancillary roles.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373. Additional information: FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b876d17-11de-4ebb-861b-29f05bf9c1f4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2025 - 30 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,268,592 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,268,592 |
| 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 | YEOVIL |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA20 2YB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK62 Somerset |
| Local authority | Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Yeovil South |
| Westminster constituency | Yeovil |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEONARDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34711500 - Helicopters

## Release History

- 1 Dec 2025 at 15:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b876d17-11de-4ebb-861b-29f05bf9c1f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b876d17-11de-4ebb-861b-29f05bf9c1f4
  1st December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/981b3207-75e3-48d0-8aab-3b6b29fa27ae
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f0fc8ecd-a836-42bc-b08b-749ecde7f156
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88f31bf4-af01-499e-bab6-8ecea2079b5b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba17d295-382e-4e19-b4ea-a66684974b1a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0835abd8-8ceb-4609-882b-dd255cd63c8b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a88ce09-1dfc-45ed-8b91-a71d982d934b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0a99eab5-531a-4241-bcf2-f79127e1cd49
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4b9b4a93-7002-48d1-afe0-97be1bb8ec27
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7e7689a-7ba6-42e0-bfcd-8bbd1b265c08
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25a9c04b-a466-46c6-8793-93a254d9de22
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f00a2ab0-4025-4338-a474-701f72c7f229
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ffb5a264-c639-456a-b6df-0fdca824479e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b3e52de3-aa3b-437d-9b5c-0b35aa9e9c85
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0df4b79-32c9-4fde-b9f7-de5ab5621fce
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0b6366aa-35a6-4727-882f-35ec92dbd85f

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