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title: "Ballistic Testing - Rifles Pre-Deployment"
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published: "2023-03-07"
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# Ballistic Testing - Rifles Pre-Deployment

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a99ba113-4334-4fef-8441-6a0c845af633

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for "Ballistic Testing - Rifles Pre-Deployment" to Thor Industries Ltd. The contract falls under the services category with a total value of £80,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure below the threshold. The contract period is from 7th March 2023 to 31st March 2024, and the tender period ended on 6th March 2023. The testing location is in Portsmouth, South East England.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence provides an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the services industry related to rifles or ballistic testing, to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The awarded contract signifies a potential for growth and collaboration for the selected supplier, Thor Industries Ltd, in the field of ballistic testing services.

## Notice

Open Competition (10 day mini competition) Ballistic Testing - Rifles Pre-Deployment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d37460-02d9-44d4-a222-53839e4d2d44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | THOR INDUSTRIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35321200 - Rifles

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d37460-02d9-44d4-a222-53839e4d2d44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5d37460-02d9-44d4-a222-53839e4d2d44
  7th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8413bdbc-e452-46c1-8d7b-c10366c5d2ee
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