---
title: "CLS of the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Systems Contract Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044485"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2024-03-01"
---

# CLS of the Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Systems Contract Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044485

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the support of existing Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Systems. The contract is classified under communications infrastructure, falls under the goods category, and is in the selective procurement stage. The deadline for tender submission is 5th April 2024, with the procurement language set to English. The tender is for Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) needs and is based in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the communications infrastructure sector to provide support for SDH Systems. Companies well-versed in Defence-related projects and with experience in System Design Authority (SDA) and Installation Design Authority (IDA) activities would be suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence, as the buyer, is the key contracting authority for this opportunity, offering potential growth prospects for responsive businesses in the industry.

## Notice

Notification of SDH PQQ release

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) needs to provide a means for the in-service support of the existing Synchronous Digital Hierarchy (SDH) Systems at international locations. The Authority's requirement is in respect of support for the SDH Systems, including System Design Authority (SDA) and Installation Design Authority (IDA) activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006621-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | RAF HENLOW |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32571000 - Communications infrastructure

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2024 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006621-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/40179763018DF58832CE
- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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