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    ContractsC-17 Air Traffic Control and Operational Satcom Data Link Service
    Awarded contract

    C-17 Air Traffic Control and Operational Satcom Data Link Service

    Awarded
    $778.9k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Seeking satcom data link service provider for C-17 Air Traffic Control operations worth $778,944 over 56 months with monthly invoicing.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· West MidlandsPublished 23 Oct 2026· YesterdayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    $778.9k
    Published 23 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      $778,944
      USD
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Transport & Logistics
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      West Midlands

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • AR
      ARINC Incorporated
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published yesterday.

    23 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This procurement seeks a qualified supplier to provide Air Traffic Control (ATC) and Operational Control Satcom Data Link Service for C-17 aircraft operations. The total contract value is USD 778,944.00 over a 56-month performance period, with payments made on a monthly basis. This service is critical for enabling secure and reliable satellite communications between aircraft and ground control stations, supporting safe flight operations and real-time command and control capabilities. Prospective suppliers should have demonstrated expertise in military-grade satcom systems, ATC protocols, and C-17 platform integration.

    Track record

    10 awards · 9 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In transport logistics, MINISTRY OF DEFENCE has awarded 10 contracts to 9 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Robson Handling Technology Ltd2× · 20%
    2. ARINC Incorporated1× · 10%
    3. SONIC COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED1× · 10%
    4. ISUBUS OOD1× · 10%
    5. Michaels Automotive Ltd1× · 10%
    6. Yamaha Motor Europe NV Branch UK1× · 10%

    +3 more suppliers

    Across transport logistics, the most active winners are DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED, NORTHUMBRIA HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, COMPASS MINERALS UK LTD — 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-078edc

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