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title: "Awarded Contract - Commando Force Strike Network - Tactical Data Link Gateway"
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published: "2026-03-18"
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# Awarded Contract - Commando Force Strike Network - Tactical Data Link Gateway

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6637add-6512-441e-a286-071064008900

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## Summary

This procurement process details the awarding of a contract by the Ministry of Defence for the provision of services related to the Commando Force Strike Network's Tactical Data Link Gateway. Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract, which falls under the 'Miscellaneous networking software package' industry category. The contract is valued at £870,796.18 and is part of a larger £76M project and has been approved under the DE&S Cat B framework. The contract started on 11th March 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with the delivery taking place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This award follows a selective procurement method undertaken via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in networking software packages, particularly for those who are well-versed in deploying cloud network services and tactical data link systems. The procurement process, inclusive of a framework agreement, is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, offering growth potential for smaller enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence within defence contracts. Businesses with expertise in technical services related to defence and software networking could find lucrative opportunities, particularly those willing to collaborate with or supply critical military infrastructure components.

## Notice

Provision of services relevant to Trik/Trax boxes and deployable cloud network service to accelerate the Commando Force Tactical Data Link, which is a funded, approved, PS76M/6yr DE&S project within the Cat B, funded, approved Commando Force Strike Network Project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fba0134-d3e7-4032-aa6d-1123fedc826f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £870,796 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £870,796 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATION MISSION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48219000 - Miscellaneous networking software package

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2026 at 11:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fba0134-d3e7-4032-aa6d-1123fedc826f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fba0134-d3e7-4032-aa6d-1123fedc826f
  18th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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