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title: "709505451 Project Mojave"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-53d44632-85d5-4e92-b404-f5bf9dc0a351"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2023-11-17"
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# 709505451 Project Mojave

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-53d44632-85d5-4e92-b404-f5bf9dc0a351

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the "709505451 Project Mojave" to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. The procurement process was a limited method using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract value is £1,290,676.80, with a contract period from 16th October 2023 to 31st January 2024. The procurement stage is complete, and the tender period ended on 15th October 2023.

This contract presents business growth opportunities for companies specialized in test and evaluation of military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, conducted this procurement. Companies in the services sector, particularly those with expertise in aerospace and defence testing, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future that require negotiated procedures without prior publication.

## Notice

FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY - Contract has already been awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e662c3-ade8-4b2a-8e54-523423264be6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,290,676 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,290,676 |
| 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 | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL ATOMICS AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 11:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e662c3-ade8-4b2a-8e54-523423264be6
- 16 Nov 2023 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e662c3-ade8-4b2a-8e54-523423264be6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4e662c3-ade8-4b2a-8e54-523423264be6
  17th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/251841e4-78d5-4473-bfd0-f923cde900b5
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