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title: "Active Protection Systems (APS) Study"
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# Active Protection Systems (APS) Study

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c5b7214-5712-4090-9522-35bea88ff525

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK, has recently completed a public procurement process for an "Active Protection Systems (APS) Study." The contract, valued at £1,200,000, was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically using a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender period concluded on 30th April 2019, with the contract being awarded on 7th May 2019 and set to commence on 1st May 2019, lasting until 31st March 2020. The procurement falls under the Military Research and Technology industry category.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing innovative goods related to military research and technology. Companies specialising in active protection systems, military technology solutions, or those with expertise in integrated defence systems would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in similar public contracts can enhance a business's reputation and expand its portfolio in the defence sector.

## Notice

As part of a wider study of the Armoured Vehicle Active Protection System (APS) concept, UK MOD has a requirement to improve its knowledge and baseline its understanding of an integrated grenade launcher based APS. To satisfy this requirement, the Defence Equipment and Support Technology Office intends to procure an IMI Iron Fist Light Decoupled Hard Kill APS from Elbit Systems UK Ltd for testing and evaluation. 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: Military Research & Technology.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda79a58-45c6-4b41-8336-2dff53988468 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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, AGENCIES/MISC, OTHER |
| 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 | ELBIT SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 11:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda79a58-45c6-4b41-8336-2dff53988468

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dda79a58-45c6-4b41-8336-2dff53988468
  15th May 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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