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Airborne Electronic Warfare and Radio Frequency Sensing Capability

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

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Published
1 Nov 2026
Closes
26 Nov 2026, 23:00 UTC
Reference
35389657
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Communications networks

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in communications networks: “Airborne Electronic Warfare and Radio Frequency Sensing Capability”. Submissions close on 26 November 2026, 25 days from today. Quote reference 35389657 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 1,194 notices from this buyer since 2020, 537 of them currently open. There are 3 open communications networks notices in New Zealand on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders, not through FreeTender.

Details

RFx ID: 35389657 Organisation: New Zealand Defence Force Open date: Monday, 2 November 2026 12:00 PM +13:00 Close date: Friday, 27 November 2026 12:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 32000000 - Electronic Components and Supplies 39000000 - Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies 43000000 - Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services 92000000 - National Defense and Public Order and Security and Safety Services Region: New Zealand Overview: The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is seeking a prototype airborne electronic warfare (EW) payload for use on a small unmanned aerial system (UAS). The prototype will provide radio frequency (RF) signal detection, direction finding, and emitter geolocation capabilities, along with a secure communications link incorporating low probability of intercept/low probability of detection (LPI/LPD) characteristics. NZDF Defence Science & Technology (DST) also requires associated software, technical documentation, testing, integration support, and knowledge transfer. The project is intended as a research and development capability and will provide a practical platform for experimentation, testing, evaluation, and future capability development. To access the documentation please go to NZDF's SmartProcure website: https://nzdf.bravosolution.com All respondents must submit any questions and their tender responses through NZDF's SmartProcure website. Registration to SmartProcure is simple and free, just click "Register Now". If you require assistance, please email dcs.vm@nzdf.mil.nz

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Context for bidders

We hold 1,194 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 537 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 3 open Communications networks tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 25 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
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  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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