BMT contracted for ‘next-gen’ tactical communications

BMT, in collaboration with QinetiQ and Team Advance, has secured a three-year contract with Defence Digital to develop next-generation tactical communications for the British Army.

This TacSys Resource Partner (TRP) contract, valued at up to £150 million, follows on from the successful BATCIS Private Sector Support (BPSS) programme in 2018, where BMT provided essential technical and operational support to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

The TRP contract is a part of the Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems (LETacCIS) Programme, which aims to equip the British Army with advanced communications systems, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making capabilities on the front line. BMT’s work in the previous BATCIS programme, alongside partners QinetiQ, Roke, and Eviden (formerly Atos), has laid a solid foundation for this new project, allowing the company to bring its experience to the TRP initiative.

Richard Hills, BMT’s Account Manager for Defence Digital, expressed the company’s enthusiasm for its continued role:

“We are incredibly proud to be part of Team Advance and to continue our longstanding collaboration with QinetiQ. Our work on the BATCIS programme provided a strong foundation of technical expertise, and this new TRP contract allows us to further leverage that experience in delivering vital communication capabilities to the UK Ministry of Defence. It’s a privilege to be part of such a significant project, and we look forward to continuing our role in delivering these cutting-edge solutions to the Armed Forces.”

Team Advance, led by QinetiQ and comprising BMT, Accenture, Eviden, and Roke, will deliver comprehensive services to Defence Digital, covering programme and project management, network engineering, security, and safety protocols.

This contract reinforces BMT’s reputation as a trusted partner in battlefield communications and demonstrates its commitment to innovative solutions that enhance the operational capabilities of the British Army in a digitally connected environment.