FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373.

Ministry of Defence
South West
Selective procedure
18 November 2025 to 30 November 2031

The project involves the Phase 3 embodiment of Tactical Data Link (TDL) systems for Wildcat helicopters. This work entails complex technical modifications and systems integration to enhance operational data capabilities within the existing fleet.

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Awarded value: £67.3m; As published
Published: 1 December 2025; Contracts Finder
Awarded: 18 November 2025; Leonardo
Contract length: 72 months; Ends 30 November 2031

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of specialist aerospace engineering and technical modification services for military helicopter tactical data link systems and avionics integration.

Category: Helicopters

Lifecycle

Publishedon Contracts Finder
1 December 2025
Contract awardedto Leonardo
18 November 2025
Contract starts
18 November 2025
Contract ends
30 November 2031

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/164533/for-transparency-purposes-only-contract-award-it-is-not-an-expression-of-interes
Buyer reference: 708362450
Open contracting ID: ocds-b5fd17-84357d98-497f-473f-9a47-604483772775
Source: Contracts Finder
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Ministry of Defence. FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - CONTRACT AWARD. It is not an expression of interest for a future opportunity. The requirement is for a Project for the new Wildcat Tactical Data Link (TDL) Phase 3 Embodiment. This Contract is placed against the overarching Joint Modification Contracting Arrangement (JMCA) Framework Arrangement- Document Number 700630373. Contract award, 1 December 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/164533/for-transparency-purposes-only-contract-award-it-is-not-an-expression-of-interes (accessed 12 October 2026).