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In deliveryUnited KingdomServicesFramework agreement£8,027,000,000

Tactical Communications Systems

Published
Published 9 April 2025
Deadline
Closed 16 February 2026

Overview

The Government Commercial Agency has awarded a framework agreement for specialized military-grade tactical communication and information systems, including hardware, software, design, implementation, and support services for deployment in active battlefield environments. The award, valued at £8,027,000,000 and made on 15 June 2026 to a Section 94 Withheld supplier, establishes three successive frameworks totaling 8 years (36 months, 36 months, and 24 months respectively) expanding on Lot 1c of the RM6116 Network Services 3 agreement with cross-government Defence and Security applications.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£8,027,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 April 2025
Questions by
28 January 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipmentTactical command, control and communication systemsSoftware package and information systemsIT services: consulting, software development, Internet and supportSystems and technical consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£8,027,000,000
Award date
15 June 2026
Contract period
25 June 2026 → 25 June 2029
Winner
  • Withheld Section94 Supplier

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract

    8 July 2026

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  2. Contract

    16 June 2026

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  3. Tender Update

    11 February 2026

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  4. Contract Notice

    9 January 2026

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  5. Planning Update

    11 December 2025

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  6. Planning Update

    3 November 2025

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  7. Planning Update

    13 June 2025

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  8. Prior Information Notice

    17 April 2025

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  9. Prior Information Notice

    9 April 2025

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Awarded: Tactical Communications Systems — won by Withheld Section94 Supplier — Skim