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title: "Tactical Assault Ascender (TAA)"
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# Tactical Assault Ascender (TAA)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-253c2350-b1ba-4fbf-988f-6fb60c0f55ff

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Special Projects SCM (SPSCM) based in Bristol has recently completed a procurement process for the "Tactical Assault Ascender (TAA)" project, classified under repair and maintenance services. This tender was announced on 14 October 2017, following the end of the tender period on 10 October 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £600,000 and effective from 11 October 2017 until 3 October 2019, was granted to ActSafe Systems AB, a large supplier located in Lindome, Sweden.

This contract presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in repair and maintenance services within the defence sector. Additionally, firms capable of providing technical support and service delivery for tactical equipment may find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. As the procurement method reflects a formal tendering process, it highlights a structured approach to sourcing essential services, which could signal ongoing demand for proficient suppliers in this industry.

## Notice

The SPSCM DT intends to award a Contract to ActSafe Systems for In-Service Support to the Tactical Assault Ascender equipment Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Repair and maintenance services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c348f4b7-bd4a-4a80-be8c-f8460187b385 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2017 - 3 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, SPECIAL PROJECTS SCM (SPSCM) |
| 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 | ACTSAFE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2017 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c348f4b7-bd4a-4a80-be8c-f8460187b385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c348f4b7-bd4a-4a80-be8c-f8460187b385
  14th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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