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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: 031805/S 000-2026
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not specified
Regulation of procurement: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

UKPGA UK2: Preliminary Market Engagement Notice

I) Contracting Authority/Entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
National registration number: PHVX-4316-ZVGZ

Postal address: Filton Abbey Wood
Town: Bristol
Region: Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom

Email: UKStratCom-DD-CM-HW-TS-TCLS@mod.gov.uk

Internet address

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

II) Object
II.1.1) Title
Tactical Communications Logistics Support
Reference number: ocds-h6vhtk-058eb4

II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
Special regime
DefenceSecurity

II.1.4) Short description
The Tactical Communications Logistics Support (TCLS) contract will provide spares and repair support and stock management to meet prescribed availability requirements within the available budget. The service provider will monitor spares and repairs requirements through a contractor demand forecast, organise repairs, and recommend future purchases (of spares) for the Authority to authorise.

II.1.5) Estimated Total Value
Value (including VAT)
660,000,000
Value (excluding VAT)
550,000,000
Currency
GBP

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

II.2.2) CPV codes
Main CPV codes
35712000
50330000
63120000

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

II.2.7) Contract dates (estimated)
Start
2028-02-27 00:00
End
2033-02-26 23:59
Duration
5 years
Possible extension
2035-02-26 23:59
Extended duration
7 years
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2026-12-01 23:59

VI) Complementary information
Link to source/bidding documents

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
2026-04-08 10:58

VI.6) Engagement information
Engagement deadline
2026-04-24 23:59
Engagement process description
Early Market Engagement – Expression of Interest (EOI)
The Authority is seeking early engagement with industry in relation to an upcoming competition. Suppliers are invited to review the draft Statement of Requirements and provide high level feedback via the accompanying Expression of Interest (EOI) form.
The purpose of this EOI is to:
• assess the level of genuine market interest in the requirement;
• identify any early risks, concerns, or opportunities prior to launching the formal competition;
• understand potential cost drivers and delivery models; and
• ensure the requirement is structured in a way that supports a fair, open and competitive procurement process.
Participation in this EOI is entirely voluntary and will not be used in any pre qualification or down selection process. Responses will be used solely to inform the Authority’s planning and approach to the forthcoming procurement and will not form part of any subsequent evaluation.
Submitting an EOI does not commit a supplier to take part in any later stages of the procurement, nor does it provide any preferential treatment or status.
The Authority also makes no guarantee that a competition or contract will follow as a result of this exercise.
Commercial-in-Confidence.
All information provided through the EOI will be treated as Commercial in Confidence. Supplier responses will be stored securely, accessible only to the project and commercial teams supporting this activity. No commercially sensitive information will be shared outside the Authority without the explicit consent of the submitting organisation.
Suppliers wishing to participate are invited to complete the EOI via the following link:

Responses will close at 1700hrs on 24 April 2026.
Any questions or queries relating to this event may be sent to:
emma.monteith100@mod.gov.uk and UKStratCom-DD-CM-HW-TS-TCLS@mod.gov.uk
The Authority thanks you in advance for your engagement and looks forward to receiving your input.