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title: "UHF MANET Radios"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eaaa"
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# UHF MANET Radios

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaaa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for its procurement titled "UHF MANET Radios," classified under the radio equipment industry category. This procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the procedure being classified as an open procedure. The procurement is set to take place in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, with submissions being accepted electronically via the Defence Sourcing Portal until 2 January 2026. This tender initially aims to acquire two UHF MANET radios by 31 March 2026, with options for up to 20 more radios by 2028. The total contract value could reach £840,000, inclusive of VAT. Key dates include the enquiry period ending on 11 December 2025 and the award period concluding on 12 January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth to businesses specialising in radio equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those experienced in delivering advanced military communication solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable, indicating favourable conditions for smaller suppliers to engage. The contract includes options for extension and additional purchases, thus providing a stable, long-term business opportunity. Companies with robust capabilities in developing and supporting complex communication equipment would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The requirement is for purchase of an initial 2 UHF MANET radios by 31 March 2026, to develop CONOPS and experimentation setups among coastal forces and in shore-based support facilities. There will be the option for the Authority for purchase and delivery of up to 20 additional radios either by 31 March 2026 or up to 31 March 2028.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract will include the option to extend by up to two years after the initial end date of approximately 31 January 2028 (date to be confirmed on contract award), giving a maximum duration up to approximately 31 January 2031 (date to be confirmed on contract award). The contract is set at an initial value of PS500,000 ex VAT (PS620,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS700,000 ex VAT (PS840,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

Renewal: The contract will include the option to extend by up to two years after the initial end date of approximately 31 January 2028 (date to be confirmed on contract award), giving a maximum duration up to approximately 31 January 2031 (date to be confirmed on contract award). The contract is set at an initial value of PS500,000 ex VAT (PS620,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of PS700,000 ex VAT (PS840,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082062-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2025 at 14:31 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082062-2025
- 27 Nov 2025 at 23:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077904-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082062-2025
  11th December 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077904-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-8471
  Invitation to Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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