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    ContractsMilitary Tactical Communication Systems Framework Agreement
    Awarded contract

    Military Tactical Communication Systems Framework Agreement

    Awarded
    £8bn
    Published 16 Jun 2026

    Eight-year framework agreement for supply and support of tactical military communication systems for battlefield operations and Defence and Security sector use.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· EnglandPublished 16 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £8bn
    Published 16 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £8,027,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Defence & Security
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      England

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • WS
      Withheld Section94 Supplier
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    16 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This is a framework agreement opportunity for the supply of military-grade tactical communication and information systems. The scope includes hardware, software, design services, implementation, and ongoing support for deployment in active battlefield environments requiring critical real-time operational communications. The systems have potential applications across Defence and Security sectors and expand upon existing offerings under Lot 1c of the RM6116 Network Services 3 agreement. The framework operates across three successive periods: Framework 1 (36 months: 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2029), Framework 2 (36 months: 26 June 2029 to 25 June 2032), and Framework 3 (24 months: 26 June 2032 to 25 June 2034), with a total duration of 8 years. This competition awards Framework 1. Successful suppliers will be listed on the Government Contracting Authority (GCA) website, along with information on unsuccessful bidders.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In media communications, Government Commercial Agency has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Withheld Section94 Supplier1× · 100%

    Across media communications, the most active winners are BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS PLC, SOFTCAT PLC, VIRGIN MEDIA BUSINESS 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
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-04ff3b
    GC
    Buyer
    Government Commercial Agency
    Sector
    Defence & Security