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Procurement of Mannequins for Vehicle Noise Characterisation and Safe System of Work

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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18 Jul 2025 at 13:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence in Bristol, England, is for the "Procurement of Mannequins for Vehicle Noise Characterisation and Safe System of Work." Focused on the command, control, communication systems industry category, this procurement underwent a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender, which was in the planning stage until February 10, 2025, entered the award stage with the contract set to commence on February 11, 2025, and conclude on August 31, 2025. The procurement falls under the category of goods with a location focus within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Audio Precision UK Ltd, which was successful in the awarded contract, enhancing their business growth by engaging in high-profile government contracts. Businesses specialising in acoustic testing equipment and related technology would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, given the project's requirements for advanced acoustic test fixtures and communication equipment. The contract's total value of £52,989 provides a significant incentive for businesses in this niche industry to explore additional opportunities within Ministry of Defence procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Mannequins for Vehicle Noise Characterisation and Safe System of Work

Notice Description

To meet the requirements of CNAWR 2005 and collect sufficiently convincing evidence for independent acceptance that the 3M Peltor ComTac XPI and the CEP Mk2 CHPHS used with in service personal role radios and BCIP 5.6 are safe and can be fully integrated, a suite of test and trials activity is necessary to gather the evidence. This requirement is for procurement of an acoustic test fixture to support ongoing laboratory and live trials to test the performance of the solution under operational conditions for the DCC and AFV crew user.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ccc1ccf2-00d0-45c6-be1b-916e2224f392
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c4dc62-528f-429e-b359-e1fb75f13193
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,989 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£52,989 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AUDIO PRECISION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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