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UHF MANET Radios

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Navy Commercial, NCHQ, Whale Island, Portsmouth, UKJ31, PO2 8BY, United Kingdom

Contact Email: lee.culshaw100@mod.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
700000.0 GBP
Gross: 840000 GBP
Published
27 Nov 2025, 23:52
Deadline
02 Jan 2026, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
32344210 - Radio equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The requirement is for purchase of an initial 2 UHF MANET radios by 31 March 2026, to develop CONOPS and experimentation setups among coastal forces and in shore-based support facilities. There will be the option for the Authority for purchase and delivery of up to 20 additional radios either by 31 March 2026 or up to 31 March 2028.

Linked Documents

Other Documents (1)

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077904-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract will include the option to extend by up to two years after the initial end date of approximately 31 January 2028 (date to be confirmed on contract award), giving a maximum duration up to approximately 31 January 2031 (date to be confirmed on contract award). The contract is set at an initial value of £500,000 ex VAT (£620,000 inc VAT) with the option to increase this to a total value of £700,000 ex VAT (£840,000 inc VAT) to allow for the purchase of additional goods/services as detailed in the contract.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 700,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 840,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-01T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-31T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Financial

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Invitation to Tender

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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