--- title: "Ballistic Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2019-04-10" --- # Ballistic Testing FATS5 - DCC Survivability Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-004fa319-b6e9-48fd-af9a-181b17fd6e26.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1bbe8-fc5c-4e10-953e-acd3ff866379 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 12 Mar 2019 | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 18 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £926,095 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £926,095 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ORDNANCE TEST SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73431000 - Test and evaluation of security equipment ## Release History - 10 Apr 2019 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1bbe8-fc5c-4e10-953e-acd3ff866379 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeb1bbe8-fc5c-4e10-953e-acd3ff866379 10th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6dc65386-1579-42d2-8251-50d978d18358 Cover letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0201ca83-9037-403a-b554-79645c7ffe2f Tasking Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ebdfcb96-38e7-467c-adc6-69d0dab576f1 Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6edca1b8-0638-41e8-9a9a-3b2bcd9693d7 Evaluation Criteria - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/90f7a450-2728-4a14-9b49-65a557a6e1c6 Technical Assessment Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f02d8cc-f73c-4efd-ab59-58976817b442 Cyber Requirements - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f4af7dff-a0ee-46ab-9e70-19f853a4c489 SAL - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2a21d570-4608-4566-82f1-cc010d1c4aa0 Security Measures - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c4cff6f9-d05e-47f6-bd2d-7b522767853d Tasking Form 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/408b3ea3-73f1-482d-aea6-8b8f51f94fa4 Tasking Form 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d6372a5f-f6ac-4128-9094-7b96ba4f58e4 DEFFORM 28T - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/55a958a9-36a8-457f-8a21-ee3dd162b840 Memorandum of Security - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d28884fe-dbdf-4f02-943c-5a6fd12fbf82 Final FATS Tasking Form ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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