---
title: "ILTMF Pods - 715849484"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e15b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT"
published: "2026-08-11"
---

# ILTMF Pods - 715849484

Buyer: DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e15b

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support involves the supply of Improved Laser Telemetry and Monitoring Facility (ILTMF) Pods, aimed at enhancing Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) training. The procurement falls under the category of military electronic systems and is classified as a defence and security project. Located in Bristol, this planned procurement notice was published on 11th August 2026, with the contract period slated from 20th September 2026 to 20th September 2028. This procurement is currently at the planning stage and involves a direct award method, indicating that the process may proceed without competitive tendering.

This opportunity offers potential for growth to businesses specialising in high-tech military electronic systems. Companies experienced in defence and security solutions, particularly those with capabilities in advanced telemetry and monitoring technologies, would be well-suited to compete in this contract. The direct award procedure implies fewer competitors, which could benefit small to medium enterprises looking to establish or expand their footprint within the defence sector. As the procurement focuses on goods of high technological calibre, businesses with robust innovation and development teams may find this contract to be a strategic entry point into defence supply chains.

## Notice

For the supply of Improved Laser Telemetry and Monitoring Facility (ILTMF) pods (Pods) which are used to support Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) training.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076237-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2028 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35700000 - Military electronic systems

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 12:53 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076237-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076237-2026
  11th August 2026 - Pipeline 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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