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title: "62344064 - TACTICAL DATA LINKs (TDL)TECHNICAL SUPPORT - UK1 PN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664ae"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# 62344064 - TACTICAL DATA LINKs (TDL)TECHNICAL SUPPORT - UK1 PN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664ae

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, Bristol UK (BS34 8JH), is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Tactical Data Links (TDL) Technical Support - UK1 PN". This initiative falls under the services industry category, specifically technical support services, with a focus on battlespace messaging standards for international and UK platforms. The procurement stage is currently planned, with key communication expected to be published on 5th November 2026. The contract period will commence on 31st March 2027 and could potentially extend until 31st March 2033, indicating a long-term partnership opportunity. Businesses interested in technical support for military data architecture should note that the Ministry of Enterprise Data and Information Architecture (EDIA) Office is actively seeking engagement from industry regarding the Request for Information (RFI) published on 6th March 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support and configuration management of messaging standards. Firms with expertise in influencing and adopting international standards, particularly those aligned with NATO and the five-eyes community, would be well-suited for this contract. Given the focus on UK's strategic interests and adaptations of standards, businesses with a strong background in defence sector collaborations and international standardisation processes are encouraged to compete. The ongoing nature and renewal potential suggest ample room for long-term collaboration and scalability within the defence industry.

## Notice

The Ministry of Enterprise Data and Information Architecture (EDIA) Office requires the provision of a service supporting the configuration management of battlespace messaging standards (see scope definition, in the RFI). This is to influence international standards (primarily those of NATO and the five-eyes community) for the interests of the UK, and to assist UK platforms with adoption of those standards. Please note the dates presented in the notice are not indicative and all options are subject to change. Please see the Live Opportunity Listing on the Defence Sourcing Portal for more inforamtion. We also encourage industry to engage with the RFI published 06/03/2026: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60859

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020624-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 16:57 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020624-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020624-2026
  6th March 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60859
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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