713136451 Purchase of acoustic test fixture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the purchase of acoustic test fixtures, specifically mannequins, to support laboratory and live trials assessing communication systems used by Defence Command and Control (DCC) and Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) crew users. The procurement process, categorised under 'Command, control, communication systems' in the goods category, took place in the South West region of the United Kingdom (UKK11). The tender, which bypassed prior publication due to necessitating standardisation of instrumentation, was finalised with a signed contract on 27 November 2024, and carries a value of £44,157.50. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without a competitive call, due to the unique requirements and proprietary nature of the equipment supplied by GRAS Sound and Vibration UK Ltd.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustic testing equipment and related hardware, particularly those capable of meeting stringent military standards. It is an advantageous prospect for firms that have proprietary technologies or exclusive distributorships, like Audio Precision UK Ltd., which was awarded this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with sophisticated technical capabilities and previous experience in defence procurement would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. Such enterprises can leverage these opportunities to expand their footprint in high-stakes defence projects, providing critical equipment that ensures the safety and operational effectiveness of defence personnel and assets.

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713136451 Purchase of acoustic test fixture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

10th January 2025 13:31:42 PM
Contract Summary

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.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-04cf17

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Limited

Procurement Method Details

Award Procedure Without Prior Publication Of A Call For Competition

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

35711000

CPV Division(s)

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

Harvey.Webber100@mod.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

MOD Abbey Wood

Bristol

BS34 8JH

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

AUDIO PRECISION UK LTD.

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713136451 Purchase of acoustic test fixture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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