---
title: "Contract Award Notice (7) Procurement of Secure Speech Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065d72"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-02-26"
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# Contract Award Notice (7) Procurement of Secure Speech Equipment

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065d72

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, has reached the contract award stage for the procurement of secure speech equipment, specifically two sets of headsets and communication equipment. This direct procurement, concluded without competition as it is below the threshold, was completed on 24 February 2026, with the contract end date set for 30 April 2026. The procurement falls under the "Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment" category and is intended for delivery to the United States.

This procurement offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in communication equipment, particularly those adept at providing secure solutions. Intelligent Devices LLC, an SME located in the United States, has been awarded the contract, showcasing that medium-sized enterprises can successfully cater to such niche requirements. Businesses with expertise in developing secure communication systems and an understanding of government procurement processes will find this market segment promising for future opportunities.

## Notice

Procurement of Qty 2 Secure Speech Systems (headsets and communicatios Equipment)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017534-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTELLIGENT DEVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017534-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017534-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details 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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