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title: "711583450 Test & Management Services - Awarded Contract"
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# 711583450 Test & Management Services - Awarded Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-872caeb9-a0c1-45d1-a25d-a1bd1802864c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Corsham, England, has completed the award phase for the contract titled "711583450 Test & Management Services - Awarded Contract." This procurement process falls under the industry category of systems testing services and uses a restricted procedure method. The contract was awarded to Airbus Defence & Space Limited, commencing on 30th March 2026 and concluding on 29th June 2031. The value of the awarded contract is £23,002,237.01, though the overall tender was valued at £32,000,000. Services will be delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The award was officially published on 21st April 2026.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for larger companies specialising in systems testing and management services. The selective procurement method indicates a competitive process with specific criteria for high-quality service provision, making it especially suitable for established businesses with proven capability in the defence sector. Companies looking to expand their operations or increase their footprint in defence systems testing services might find this contract a valuable acquisition. While suitability for SMEs and VCSEs is specified, this contract is not earmarked for such organisations, suggesting a focus on large-scale providers.

## Notice

AWARDED CONTRACT - 711583450 Test & Management Services Contract to deliver Test & Management Services to the Land Systems Reference Centre Facility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42947089-7a43-4094-bb79-ad9d765fbd2f |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Jun 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,002,237 |
| 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 | CORSHAM |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN13 9NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Corsham Ladbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Chippenham |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AIRBUS DEFENCE & SPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72254100 - Systems testing services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2026 at 08:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42947089-7a43-4094-bb79-ad9d765fbd2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/42947089-7a43-4094-bb79-ad9d765fbd2f
  21st April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/83686d1f-baac-45d8-8273-6c6ceed77666
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