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title: "714004450 The Supply of MIDS JTRS BU3 BC1 Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and Optional MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059383"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# 714004450 The Supply of MIDS JTRS BU3 BC1 Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and Optional MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059383

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Carterton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the supply of MIDS JTRS (Joint Tactical Radio System) Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and optional integration and technical support. The procurement, aimed at hardware integration consultancy services, aligns with the defence services industry and covers multiple regions including the UK, Spain, and the United States. It was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically negotiated with the publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at 1,985,500 USN, was awarded on 20 May 2026 and has an active status with a duration of 150 days.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in military and aerospace hardware consultancy due to its high-value and technical requirements. Organisations proficient in integrated systems support, particularly those within defence sectors, may find this contract aligns with their core competencies. Additionally, businesses with experience in military hardware integration or those looking to expand operations in the UK, US, or Spanish markets would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, given the selective procurement and negotiated procedure for this tender.

## Notice

Production of a MIDS JTRS Declaration of Design Performance (DDP) and Optional MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Single Source Procurement for provision of MIDS JTRS Integration and Technical Support on the Voyager FSTA from Data Link Solutions (DLS).

Options: Option Years: +1 Year Contract Extension Additional Services: The option to deliver on site support for a period of one week in ES

### Procurement Information

Voluntary Transparency Notice (VTN) Multi-function Information Distribution System and the Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS) Support Contract The Voyager Delivery Team (VDT), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to award the Multi-function Information Distribution System and the Joint Tactical Radio System (MIDS/JTRS) Technical Integration Support Contract to Data Link Solutions USA. The Contract will provide support to the integration and test phase of the embodiment of the MIDS/JTRS terminals onto the UK Voyager aircraft, which is subject to a separate contract. In accordance with Regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement is regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). It is considered that this Contract may be awarded by reference to the Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication of a Contract Notice pursuant to Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the UK Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, for technical reasons. The MIDS/JTRS terminals to be integrated on the Voyager aircraft are manufactured by Data Link Solutions USA, and as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Data Link Solutions USA are the only company to have the specific in-depth technical knowledge of the terminal and extensive integration experience to provide the required technical integration support to the Voyager Delivery Team and the embodiment provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047313-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated with publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,985,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | West Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Brize Norton and Shilton |
| Westminster constituency | Witney |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ADAPTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND SENSING (AC&S) BAE SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS / DATA LINK SOLUTIONS; DATA LINK SOLUTIONS. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 35611700 - Tanker aircrafts
- 50211000 - Repair and maintenance services of aircraft
- 50650000 - Repair and maintenance services of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts
- 72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 15:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047313-2026
- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053676-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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