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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 087409/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Supply contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK1: Pipeline Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Defence Equipment and Support
National registration number: PVRL-5831-GLMM

Postal address: MOD Sealand
Town: Deeside
Region: Flintshire and Wrexham
Postal code: CH5 2LS
Country: United Kingdom

Email: DES-Deca-MST-Procurement@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Public authority – central government

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
In service support and PDS of Headsets-UK1
Reference number: ACDECA034

II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies

II.1.4) Short description
There remains an ongoing requirement to provide In-Service Support for Joint Service Aircrew Headsets, MK10 helmet communications equipment and associated spares, together with the UKStratCom Tactical Systems Close Combat Communication Hearing Protection System (CC CHPS) used by the Army. This equipment is essential to support operational and training activities and continues to be widely used across Defence.
Support is currently provided through the existing Invisio Communications contract (708493450), which expires on 30 September 2026. Continued support is required to maintain equipment availability and ensure uninterrupted access to equipment, spares, and technical support.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
7,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
5,834,000
Currency
GBP

II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Contract/Lot No
1

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
18143000
32342100
35642000

II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code
UK – United Kingdom

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2027-01-18 00:00
End
2030-01-17 23:59
Duration
3 years
Possible extension
2033-01-17 23:59
Extended duration
6 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-09-21 23:59

III) Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

IV) Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Direct award

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-09-15 15:24