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title: "CAN"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-961af0e6-5ba2-482f-b504-047c850b754b

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## Summary

This public procurement process, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, pertains to the successful completion of the "CAN - Armed Forces Media Welfare Contract." Falling under the radio, television, communication, telecommunication, and related equipment industry (CPV code 32000000), the contract caters to the South East region of the United Kingdom, with a specific postal code of SL9 8TN. As of 28th April 2026, the award stage is active, having concluded its tender stage on 25th July 2025. The contract spans a ten-year period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2036, with a direct procurement method via single tender action used for this below-threshold service type procurement.

With a substantial contract value of GBP 423,027,000 awarded to BFBS, this tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in large-scale media and telecommunication services. The contract supports business growth within the VCSE sector, although it's particularly suited to organisations with a robust operational capability and experience in serving the armed forces due to the contract's complexity and scope. Companies that aim to extend their reach in the South East and have the capacity to deliver comprehensive media services to welfare initiatives for the Ministry of Defence would find this contract an invaluable opportunity to enhance their portfolio and establish a strong foothold in public sector contracts.

## Notice

CAN - Armed Forces Media Welfare Contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd40b86-b785-4294-9c30-366a60de4905 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2036 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £423,027,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £423,027,000 |
| 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 | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd40b86-b785-4294-9c30-366a60de4905

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cdd40b86-b785-4294-9c30-366a60de4905
  28th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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