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title: "ESMCP Airwave Technical Assurance and Security Architecture Services (Information Assurance) 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699b5"
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buyer: "THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# ESMCP Airwave Technical Assurance and Security Architecture Services (Information Assurance) 2026

Buyer: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699b5

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## Summary

The Secretary of State for the Home Department in London, United Kingdom, is seeking to procure technical assurance and security architecture services for the Airwave system as part of the Emergency Services Mobile Communications Programme (ESMCP). The procurement specifically deals with system quality assurance assessment and review services within the service industry category. The current tender stage is active, with the contract due to commence on 1st October 2026 and ending on 30th September 2029, including the possibility of two optional 12-month extensions. Suppliers need to be registered with the Government Commercial Agency's Cyber Security Services Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to qualify. The process will follow a restricted procedure, with electronic submissions required by 19th June 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for growth for firms specialising in cybersecurity, technical consultancy, and telecommunications systems. Businesses with expertise in managing end-to-end encrypted solutions, technical security auditing, and resilience assessment are well-suited to compete. By aligning with national security standards, firms can expand their portfolios while contributing to critical national infrastructure projects. Companies capable of handling comprehensive risk assessments, security audits, and offering robust telecommunications services would find this opportunity particularly beneficial.

## Notice

Provision of services to assure the information and security of the live Airwave system (ESN communications system is currently being developed to supersede the current Airwave communications network - proposed delivery mid 2030)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of services to assure the information and security of the live Airwave system (ESN communications system is currently being developed to supersede the current Airwave communications network - proposed delivery mid 2030) Additional information: The requirement will be procured through the Government Commercial Agency's Cyber Security Services 3 (DPS) RM3764.3 Suppliers will need to be registered to the RM3764.3 DPS. Please see the F01 notice https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044782-2026

Options: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

Renewal: 2 x 12 month optional extension periods

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057764-2026 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 21 Jun 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,054,540 |
| Lots value | £3,054,540 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT |
| Additional buyers | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 32510000 - Wireless telecommunications system
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057764-2026
- 15 May 2026 at 08:54 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044782-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://homeoffice.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://supplierregistration.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/dps/RM3764.3?nav=0
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044782-2026
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/home-office

## Provenance

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