# Contractor Logistic Support \(CLS\) to cECS, CCSM and DRUMMER

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Ministry of Defence](/buyers/ministry-of-defence/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £1,300,000
- Published: 23 June 2023
- Planned start: 1 September 2023
- Planned end: 31 August 2028
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: f0354271-ddee-4403-83d3-f57117ddb58a-656089
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0f187dc-4a6b-4a3d-88d0-6d545389441a

## Description

The External Communication System \(ECS\) on board platforms provide submarines with the ability to communicate with external authorities, military platforms, commercial vessels and its allies\. Communications are essential to achieve operational objectives, maintain Command and Control and ensure safe, capable and sustainable systems to meet strategic objectives\. Tender responses are being sought from selected providers that will have the capability to provide technical support to these systems and user's 24hrs/365 days, along with the Receipt, Issue, Maintenance and Storage \(RIMS\) of communication equipment\. In addition, you will be required to create managed networks with key suppliers, to allow external support, procurement and repairs in line with the security policy\.

## Related contract awards

- [Dynatrace Licence &amp; Support Renewal 26-27](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-e5126342-2f9f-45d2-b572-352f9478c3e4): Ministry of Defence
- [715891473-Provision of Ambient Noise Prediction System](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-bf570d97-ddbf-4d9b-991c-ae30a8821dbd): Ministry of Defence
- [AWARDED CONTRACT - 715979485 - Gartner Executive Program Guided Team Services - Team Leader and Advisor Member Licences](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-3b2c3228-6744-4a0d-b817-d70d9b8303b3): Ministry of Defence

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0354271-ddee-4403-83d3-f57117ddb58a-656089)
