Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bcc-2e37-71ec-aea0-5b985ed1d870/tactical-communications-systems awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tactical Communications Systems [Government Commercial Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/government-commercial-agency) Pays 100% within 30 days Estimated value £8,027,000,000 Published 9 Sept 2026 Deadline Closed 16 Feb 2026 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Split into 3 lots You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Specialised military-grade tactical communication and information systems, including hardware, software, associated design, implementation, and support services. To be deployed in active battlefield environments for critical real-time operational tactical communications, with potential cross-government Defence and Security sectoral applications. It expands on the offering under Lot 1c of the RM6116 Network Services 3 agreement. This competition is for the award of framework one in the scheme of frameworks. Framework one (1) is for a term of 36 months. Estimated contract dates 26 June 2026 to 25 June 2029. Framework two (2) is intended for a term of 36 months. Estimated contract dates 26 June 2029 to 25 June 2032. Framework three (3) which is the final framework will last 24 months subject to Framework two (2) lasting the full term. Estimated contract dates 26 June 2032 to 25 June 2034. The open framework will last 8 years in total. Due to technical difficulties the original version of this notice published on 08.07.2026 had a number of lots allocated to the wrong contract. This notice has been edited to correct the allocation of lots. There has been no change to the material substance of the notice. ## CPV classification Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment Systems and technical consultancy services Tactical command, control and communication systems IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support Software package and information systems Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-04ff3b-2026-09-09T12:50:39+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-04ff3b-2026-09-09T12:50:39+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. 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