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In service support and PDS of Headsets-UK1

Issued by Defence Equipment and Support · via UK Find a Tender Service

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Published
15 Sept 2026
Value
GBP 5,834,000
Reference
ACDECA034
Location
United Kingdom
Sector
Defence & Security
Type
goods

At a glance

Defence Equipment and Support in United Kingdom has published a request for information in defence & security: “In service support and PDS of Headsets-UK1”. The notice does not state a closing date, so confirm the timetable on the official portal. The stated value is GBP 5,834,000. Quote reference ACDECA034 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 29 notices from this buyer since 2026, 28 of them currently open. There are 98 open defence & security notices in United Kingdom on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through UK Find a Tender Service, not through FreeTender.

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Details

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.

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