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    ContractsLink 16 Network Management System Support and Services
    Awarded contract

    Link 16 Network Management System Support and Services

    Awarded
    £9.8m
    Published 2 Sept 2026

    Provision of Link 16 Network Management System support to enable continuous monitoring and optimization of UK Defence network operations and compliance monitoring.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 2 Sept 2026· 1 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £9.8m
    Published 2 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £9,820,902
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      31 Jul 2026
      2 months ago
    • Sector
      IT & Software
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • TU
      THALES UK LIMITED
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 1 months ago.

    2 Sept 2026Today31 Jul 2026

    Brief

    The UK Defence requires ongoing management and monitoring of Link 16 network activity across the UK and support for up to 2 deployed operations. The Link 16 Network Management System (NMS) enables network operators to monitor real-time network activity, optimize network architecture, and ensure compliance with MOD/Civil Aviation Authority frequency clearance agreements. The current system uses proprietary software exclusively supported by Thales UK Limited, who holds all technical information, tools, and expertise necessary for system maintenance and operation. Due to the unique configuration and the critical nature of Link 16 connectivity across all UK platforms in the Flight Information Region, any system changes could negatively impact operational training and platform interoperability. This opportunity involves the provision, support, and maintenance of the existing Link 16 NMS infrastructure to ensure continuous network availability and optimal performance.

    Track record

    63 awards · 49 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

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    6. Defence Holdings PLC2× · 3%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    91a2a140-7297-4f04-a2c6-305c04dda254-912667

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