---
title: "ADMR/003 - Provision of Communications Equipment UK7"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0676e5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-03-27"
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# ADMR/003 - Provision of Communications Equipment UK7

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0676e5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support involved the direct award for "ADMR/003 - Provision of Communications Equipment UK7". This contract awards Park Air Systems Ltd based in Peterborough to supply communications equipment including cables and antennas due to urgent operational needs. The process, carried out under a direct procurement method as stated in Paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, is classified as below threshold without competition. The contract runs from 3rd March 2026 to 30th April 2026, with a financial cap of £100,000 including VAT. Located in Bristol, Defence Equipment and Support is a central government public authority, and can be contacted via Lewis Harvey-Samuel.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises within the communications equipment sector to engage with urgent requirement projects led by central government units. Park Air Systems Ltd, the awarded supplier, exemplifies a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) successfully securing a direct award under pressing circumstances. Businesses specialising in communications technology, particularly those with expertise in manufacturing cables and antennas, will find similar procurement opportunities fitting their capabilities to support defence operations in the UK. Engaging in such contracts can bolster business growth through direct governmental partnerships and increase industry standing in aiding defence and operational outputs.

## Notice

Supply of communications equipment for an urgent capability requirement to support ongoing operations. Equipment includes cables and antennas. Direct Award of this below threshold contract was considered justified on the grounds of urgency as set out in Paragraph 13 of Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028676-2026 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £83,333 |

## 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 | PARK AIR SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32570000 - Communications equipment

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2026 at 15:45 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028676-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028676-2026
  27th March 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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