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Challenger 3 Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Nov 2021 at 22:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Challenger 3 Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials" has been conducted by the Ministry of Defence in the United Kingdom. This contract falls under the category of military aircraft testing and evaluation services, with a procurement method classified as limited, meaning it was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition. The award date was 20th October 2021, and the total contract value is £4,491,205. The trials are to be carried out in the UK, specifically in Bristol.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence services, particularly those specialising in military technology and testing. Companies that are able to provide advanced systems for defence applications or have expertise in conducting trials for military equipment would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities in similar procurement processes. The active involvement of a reputable buyer like the Ministry of Defence indicates a commitment to investing in innovative defence solutions, creating a conducive environment for business growth.

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Notice Title

Challenger 3 Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials

Notice Description

Not applicable

Lot Information

Lot 1

Conduct trials to build evidence required for the Authority's governance processes

Procurement Information

An exemption from Regulation 7(1)(a) of the DSPCR in conjunction with Article 346 (1)(a) TFEU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f2c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027482-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73435000 - Test and evaluation of military aircrafts, missiles and spacecrafts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,491,205 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
john.clift583@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice URLs

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