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715727504 - Communications Ancillaries and Hearing Protection

Awarded to MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

Ministry of Defence(buyer)

Published
Published 5 November 2026
Deadline
Closed 5 October 2026
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Overview

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of communications ancillaries and hearing protection equipment alongside in-service support. Placed following a competitive Invitation to Negotiate procedure, the contract was awarded to Marlborough Communications Limited on 5 November 2026 for a total value of £870,000.

Contracting authority

  • Ministry of Defence

    Buyer

    Bristol, United Kingdom

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£870,000
Procedure
Competitive procedure with negotiation (above threshold)
SME suitable
Yes
Published
5 November 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Safety headgearCommunications cable for special applicationsCommand, control, communication systemsTactical command, control and communication systemsRepair and maintenance services of radiotelephony apparatus

Award outcome

Awarded value
£870,000
Award date
5 November 2026
Contract period
31 March 2027 → 31 March 2030
Contract length
3 years
Winner
  • MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

This contract ends on 31 March 2030.

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MARLBOROUGH COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Award Update

    5 November 2026

  2. Contract Award Notice

    5 November 2026

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