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Ballistic Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

10 Apr 2019 at 12:08

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Ballistic Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom. This service procurement falls under the industry category of "Test and evaluation of security equipment" and is located in the South West region. The contract, valued at approximately £926,095.72, is currently in the Award stage, having been awarded as of 12th March 2019, with the contract period extending until 18th March 2023. The procurement method utilised is a selective approach, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 28th January 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ballistic testing and evaluation services, particularly those with experience in security equipment assessments. Companies capable of supporting the UK Armed Forces with independent testing and reporting of ballistic protection systems and components would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. The contract offers a platform for large, established firms or well-networked businesses to engage with government projects, fostering potential growth through continuous and varied service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ballistic Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for a test facility to carry out independent ballistic testing and reporting on a range of different personal ballistic protection systems and components for proof, batch and technology development tests, to support current and future acquisition projects for the UK Armed Forces and for the duration of the contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1bbe8-fc5c-4e10-953e-acd3ff866379
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£926,095 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£926,095 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORDNANCE TEST SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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