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title: "Through Life support of Communication System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e53e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# Through Life support of Communication System

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e53e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a public procurement process titled "Through Life support of Communication System" under the industry category of IT services. This active tender, which involves providing comprehensive support for communication systems, is currently in the tender stage. The procurement method is a competitive procedure with negotiation, with documents due by 18th April 2025. Selected candidates will be invited to tender on 23rd April 2025. The contract, located in the UK, is valued at £12.5 million and will commence on 1st April 2026. Key components of the requirement include radio communication support, project management, risk management, and high-grade encryption, among others. The involvement of businesses will need to meet a minimum security standard, with the Statement of Requirement classified as Secret.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in IT services, particularly those with expertise in communication systems, encryption, and project management. Companies capable of managing IP networking, mobile device management, and procuring necessary parts are well-suited to compete. Given the high security requirements and comprehensive nature of the support contract, businesses with a strong track record in handling sensitive information and delivering robust communication solutions will find this tender beneficial for growth and expansion in the defence sector.

## Notice

Through Life support of Communication System

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a support contract of a communications system . The requirement includes supporting the current radio communication architecture, project management, risk management design and engineering, fixed infrastructure deployment, high grade crypto (encryption/encrypted), mobile device management, IP networking, TAK client/ server and network capabilities, Configuration management, procurement of spares/parts, PENTEST and obsolescence management.

Options: Option years are in consideration

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006315-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 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 | £12,500,000 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| 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
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006315-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence

## Provenance

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