Tactical Communications Systems

Specialised military-grade tactical communication and information systems, including hardware, software, associated design, implementation, and support services. To be deployed in active battlefield environments for critical real-time operational tactical communications, with potential cross-government Defence and Security sectoral applications. It expands on the offering under Lot 1c of the RM6116 Network Services 3 agreement.

This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks.

Framework one (1) is for a term of 36 months. Estimated contract dates 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2029.

Framework two (2) is intended for a term of 36 months. Estimated contract dates 26 June 2029 to 25 June 2032.

Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 24 months subject to Framework two (2) lasting the full term. Estimated contract dates 26 June 2032 to 25 June 2034.

The open framework will last 8 years in total.

Due to technical difficulties the original version of this notice published on 08.07.2026 had a number of lots allocated to the wrong contract. This notice has been edited to correct the allocation of lots. There has been no change to the material substance of the notice.