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title: "Technical Services Radio Upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06791b"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Technical Services Radio Upgrade

Buyer: DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06791b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory culminated with the awarding of a contract for the "Technical Services Radio Upgrade" project. The initiative, based in Salisbury, UK, falls under the goods industry category for radio equipment and involved the integration of Motorola digital equipment with TRBOnet software. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 22nd July 2026, with the delivery phase scheduled from 24th August 2026 to 23rd August 2030. The procurement stages included planning, tender, and award, reflecting a structured approach to upgrading the existing radio communication system at Porton Down Range and the EE.

This tender presented significant opportunities for businesses specialising in communication technology, particularly those with expertise in digital radio systems. 2CL Communications Limited, a large supplier, secured the contract valued at £124,039.46, highlighting the scale and competitive nature of the opportunity. Given the procurement process invited open competition, businesses ranging from SMEs to established large enterprises could benefit by showcasing their specialised solutions and technical capabilities, aligning with the detailed technical and commercial criteria outlined in the tender documentation. This procurement process exemplifies how well-prepared companies in relevant sectors can achieve substantial business growth through government contracts.

## Notice

An upgrade of the existing radio communication system at DSTL Porton Down Range and the EE using Motorola digital equipment integrated with TRBOnet software.

### Planning Information

An upgrade of the existing radio communication system at DSTL Porton Down Range and the EE using Motorola digital equipment integrated with TRBOnet software.
Further information to be provided within tender documentation if included in competition.
If you would like to be included in this opportunity, please send an email to rdlund@dstl.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069246-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 23 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | £103,366 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFENCE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | 2CL COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32344210 - Radio equipment

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2026 at 13:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069246-2026
- 22 Apr 2026 at 12:59 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036616-2026
- 31 Mar 2026 at 12:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029650-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069246-2026
  22nd July 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036616-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029650-2026
  31st March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/ogc-host/public/mod/web/login.html?VISITORID=82aab0fd-eb65-4c33-8cea-09c92009e126&_ncp=1717411693158.58752-1
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-science-and-technology-laborator
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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