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PDM4 Obsolescence Resolution

Awarded to Ultra Maritime

Defence Equipment and Support(buyer)

Published
Published 2 June 2026
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Overview

Defence Equipment and Support has awarded a PDM4 Obsolescence Resolution contract valued at £4,742,436 to Ultra Maritime on 27 May 2026. The contract, placed under a direct award justified by the supplier's essential technical capabilities and intellectual property rights related to vessel equipment and interoperable systems, includes notification to the market via a Transparency Notice to ensure compliance with procurement transparency requirements.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Below threshold - without competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Published
2 June 2026
Classification (CPV)
Parts of radio and radar equipment

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,371,218
Award date
27 May 2026
Contract period
11 June 2026 → 11 January 2028
Contract length
1 year 7 months
Winner
  • Ultra Maritime

This contract ends on 11 January 2028.

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About the winner

Ultra Maritime

Based in
High Wycombe
Public contracts won
1
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Market context

Typical award in Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

£138,915

Median of 1,951 awards in the last 24 months

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Defence Equipment and Support in the last 12 months

94

contracts awarded, worth £2,795,823,974 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    18 June 2026

  2. Contract

    2 June 2026

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