Source: https://tendernation.io/frameworks/RM6393 RM6393 · Open Framework # Tactical Communication Systems This framework provides central government and wider public sector organisations with specialised military grade tactical communication and information systems. It is an open framework let under the Procurement Act 2023. Taking bids Suppliers can bid to join now. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6393) - [98 suppliers on it](#suppliers) - [3 lots](#lots) - Jun 2029 agreement ends Jun 2026 to Jun 2029 · 11% through ## What is RM6393? RM6393 Tactical Communication Systems is an open framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Network Services category. It has 3 lots and 98 suppliers. It runs from 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2029. How to join: It is taking bids from new suppliers now. ## About this framework RM6393 offers a way to buy specialised tactical communication and information systems. It expands on the offering under lot 1c of the RM6116 Network Services 3 agreement to include: - Hardware - Software - Associated design, implementation and support services This is an 8 year open framework. It will reopen twice to onboard new and innovative suppliers. The following 3 lots can be used. lot 1: services lot 2: systems lot 3: components Agreement length The open framework will last 8 years in total. Framework one (1) is for a term of 36 months. The estimated contract dates are 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2029. Framework two (2) is intended for a term of 36 months. The estimated contract dates are 26 June 2029 to 25 June 2032. Framework three (3), which is the final framework, will last 24 months. This is subject to framework two (2) lasting the full term. The estimated contract dates are 26 June 2032 to 25 June 2034. ### Why buyers use it - Customers can buy full systems or modular assemblies without lot boundaries - Scalable, tactical communication solutions that can be deployed quickly - Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) can compete based on their strengths without being excluded from a prime-only lot - Procurement confusion at call-off is reduced because buyers do not have to choose between two lots to decide if they need a full system ### Key facts Agreement number RM6393 Type Open Framework Category Network Services Pillar Technology Status Live Started 26 Jun 2026 Ends 25 Jun 2029 Bids opened 9 Jan 2026 From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM6393 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM6393). ## Lots 3 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need. 1. Lot 1 Services This lot offers through-life support, field support, training, and system sustainment activities. This includes architecture design, network or system integration, test and evaluation. 2. Lot 2 Systems This lot offers: quick deployment of secure mobile information and communications services (ICS) such as: - Complete system solutions to meet the needs of a specific user and support solutions pre-integrated multi-component packages that are key parts of a complete system, such as: - Solutions mounted on vehicles - Handheld solutions 3. Lot 3 Components Hardware and software components that form composite or complete system solutions, such as: - User-facing applications - Core applications and training - Platform infrastructure - Information and data - Security infrastructure - System and service management infrastructure ## Open call-offs Live notices that mention RM6393. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these. No open notice mentions RM6393 right now. Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears. [Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) ## Suppliers 98 Companies with a place on RM6393. 96 have contract awards we have tracked; open one to see what they win. All98 With tracked awards96 - [2T SECURITY LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/2t-security) - [3M UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/3m-united-kingdom) - [ACCULINK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/acculink-technology) - [ACTICA CONSULTING LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/actica-consulting) - [AGNOSTIC RESOURCING LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/agnostic-resourcing) - [AIRBUS DEFENCE AND SPACE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/airbus-defence-and-space) - [ALPHA 56 SOLUTIONS LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/alpha-56-solutions) - [AMIOSEC LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/amiosec) - [ANKASA LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/ankasa) - [ANTILLION LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/antillion) - [ARGO DEVOPS SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/argo-devops-solutions) - AVANTIS PERFORMANCE CONSORTIUM - [BABCOCK INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/babcock-integrated-technology) - [BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bae-systems-operations) - [BERTIN EXENSOR LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/bertin-exensor) - [BLACKTREE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/blacktree-technologies) - [BLU WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/blu-wireless-technology) - [BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/british-telecommunications) - [C3IA SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/c3ia-solutions) - [CALIAN UK LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/calian) - [CAPGEMINI UK PLC](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/capgemini) - [CDW LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cdw) - [CENTERPRISE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/centerprise-international) - [CENTIANT INTL LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/centiant-intl) - [CGI IT UK LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/cgi-it) - [COMPUTACENTER (UK) LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/computacenter) - 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[VODAFONE LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/vodafone) - [WARNER MCCALL LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/warner-mccall) - [WHITETREE GROUP LTD](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/whitetree-group) - [XI SYSTEMS LTD.](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/xi-systems) - [ZERO ALPHA SOLUTIONS LIMITED](https://tendernation.io/suppliers/zero-alpha-solutions) Show all 98 suppliers Know when this framework reopens TenderNation emails you new tenders that fit, including published call-offs, and shows which frameworks your competitors are on. 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