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title: "714506451- CLS for Telebrief - CAN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050322"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# 714506451- CLS for Telebrief - CAN

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050322

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "714506451 - CLS for Telebrief" was managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located at RAF Henlow, UK. This procurement falls under the defence security industry category and sought to award a direct contract for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex in the Falkland Islands and in the UK. The award stage of this contract is pending and involves a direct procurement method. This contract covers a period starting from 21 August 2025, with a possible extension, and its primary activity is services, specifically communications system maintenance services.

The award to Thales UK Ltd presents significant opportunities for businesses in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in communications systems and maintenance services. The direct award process and defence security requirements suggest a high level of specialisation and technical capability, making it particularly suitable for large, established organisations with relevant expertise and resources. This contract allows businesses to engage in complex defence logistics support activities, maintaining critical systems essential for UK and international air security operations, thus fostering growth in this highly specialised sector.

## Notice

Provision of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the Falkland Island Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands (FI) and United Kingdom (UK). 2 year contract from 7th July 2025 - 6th July 2027, dates on contract notice reflect retrospective notice

### Procurement Information

The Air Defence & Windfarm Mitigation Systems (ADWiMS) Defence Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to Award a contract to Thales UK Ltd to procure the Provision of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the Falkland Island Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands (FI) and United Kingdom (UK). The UK Telebrief System is the only formal method of rapidly launching fighter aircraft throughout the RAF. The system is ready to launch fighter aircraft at very short notice for the purpose of defending the airspace around the UK and FI, or in response to an aviation security incident. The UK Telebrief System carries voice communications between the Control and Reporting Centres (CRCs) located at RAF Boulmer / NATS Swanwick and the applicable Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) bases It is considered that this contract can be awarded using the direct award criteria under the Procurement Act 2023 (Act) paragraph 27 of schedule 2 and paragraph 6 of Schedule 5. It is the Authority's intention to direct award to Thales UK Ltd for an additional two years due to a delay in procuring the replacement system. This contract is to ensure that the current service is maintained until the new service is implemented.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046836-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Aug 2025 - 6 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,534,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | HENLOW |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG16 6DN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH25 Central Bedfordshire |
| Local authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Clifton, Henlow & Langford |
| Westminster constituency | Hitchin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50334400 - Communications system maintenance services

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 10:36 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046836-2025
- 15 Apr 2025 at 11:07 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015209-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046836-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015209-2025
  15th April 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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