Awarded contract

Link 16 Network Management System - In-Service Support Contract

Awarded
£9.8m
Published 10 Aug 2026

UK Ministry of Defence seeks in-service support contractor for Link 16 Network Management System over 2 years with extension options.

United KingdomPublished 10 Aug 2026· TodayFind a Tender

Decision brief

4 fields
  • Contract value
    £9,820,902
    Pounds sterling
  • Closing date
    Rolling
    No closing date published
  • Sector
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  • Location
    United Kingdom

Suppliers

1 supplier

Lifecycle

Awarded

Contract awarded. Originally published today.

10 August 2026
Awarded — no open tender advertised

Brief

The UK Ministry of Defence's Situational Awareness Command and Control (SACC) Team is seeking a contract for in-service support of a Link 16 Network Management System (NMS). This opportunity involves providing technical support, maintenance, and operational assistance for the Link 16 NMS over an initial 2-year contract period with extension options. The Link 16 system is a secure military tactical data link used for real-time information sharing and command and control across NATO forces. Suppliers should have expertise in military network systems, NATO interoperability standards, and Link 16 protocol management. This is a critical defence capability support contract requiring demonstrated experience in military communications infrastructure and high-level security clearances.

Track record

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