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    ContractsPrison Radio Communications Systems - Managed Maintenance and Support Service
    Awarded contract

    Prison Radio Communications Systems - Managed Maintenance and Support Service

    Awarded
    £57.4m
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Manage and maintain prison radio communications systems (TETRA and AIRWAVE networks) across the UK prison service for 7 years with optional 3-year extension.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 21 Jul 2026· 2 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £57.4m
    Published 21 Jul 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £57,400,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      19 Sept 2025
      1 years ago
    • Sector
      Media & Communications
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • SO
      SOFTCAT PLC
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 2 months ago.

    21 Jul 2026Today19 Sept 2025

    Brief

    This is a fully managed break-fix service contract for maintaining, supporting, repairing, and supplying Prison Radio Communications Systems and associated equipment across His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) estate. The contract is awarded as a call-off under Lot 5 of the GCA Vertical Application Solutions framework (RM6259). Contract Duration: 7 years initial period with an optional 3-year extension, running until 28 June 2036. Scope of Work: The service covers TETRA networks, mobile TETRA networks, AIRWAVE network access systems, and all associated equipment at existing and future new sites. The contractor must ensure all networks remain fully operational through comprehensive maintenance activities. Key Features: - Technology refresh options available throughout the contract to maintain operational resilience - Optional services including additional equipment, infrastructure enhancements, and technology upgrades - Flexibility to adapt support services as operational needs evolve across the HMPPS estate Suppliers should demonstrate experience in managing complex radio communication systems, TETRA/AIRWAVE technology expertise, and capability to scale operations across a large estate.

    Track record

    4 awards · 3 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In media communications, MINISTRY OF JUSTICE has awarded 4 contracts to 3 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Kellogg, Brown & Root Ltd2× · 50%
    2. SOFTCAT PLC1× · 25%
    3. VODAFONEPANAFON SA1× · 25%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are SOFTCAT PLC, BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, SWITCHSHOP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    f8b5bc8c-7ec2-4542-bedd-09db815c59c1-907475
    MJ
    Buyer
    MINISTRY OF JUSTICE
    Sector
    Media & Communications