Awarded
In service support and PDS of Headsets-UK5
Defence Equipment and Support · Central government
In brief
Defence Equipment and Support awarded uniform and PPE work to Invisio communications Ltd.
The notice gives a value of £5,834,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 18 January 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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What the notice says
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.
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Invisio communications Ltd (SME) | £5,834,000 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 087409-2026
- Transparency notice · UK5, notice 089154-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 087409-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 15 September 2026, last updated 21 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.