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title: "(For Transparency purposes only) FUCHS Brake Fade Testing"
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# (For Transparency purposes only) FUCHS Brake Fade Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c0d1d82-4ceb-48e2-8150-c402ae454e7d

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## Summary

The procurement process entitled "(For Transparency purposes only) FUCHS Brake Fade Testing" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on the testing and evaluation of military vehicles within the South West region of England. This tender, initiated as a call-off from the FATS D&E Framework Agreement, was awarded on 8th November 2016, with a total contract value of £17,600. The contract period extends from 9th November 2016 to 23rd January 2017, following a tender period that ended on 31st October 2016. The procurement method utilised in this instance was categorised as 'Other'.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the automotive services and military vehicle testing sectors, particularly for those offering specialised testing services or equipment compliant with UK road and motoring legislation. Companies with expertise in engineering, defence contracting, or those holding relevant certifications in vehicle testing would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders or projects conducted by the Ministry of Defence and other governmental bodies.

## Notice

Note: For Transparency purposes only. This is an awarded call-off from the FATS D&E Framework Agreement. FUCHS is an armoured reconnaisance vehicle used in the Area Survey & Reconnaissance role. The FUCHS vehicle fleet require testing of their brake units to ensure compliance with UK road & motoring legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170c552-1d3c-4b86-af19-c288637514fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2016 - 23 Jan 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,600 |
| 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 | MILLBROOK PROVING GROUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73433000 - Test and evaluation of military vehicles

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2016 at 15:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170c552-1d3c-4b86-af19-c288637514fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3170c552-1d3c-4b86-af19-c288637514fa
  16th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/abdf14e7-fe3c-4514-bb61-342845abd5d1
  Files for Transparency Publication for Contract FTS/DE/CBRN/06

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