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title: "Procurement of Mannequins for Vehicle Noise Characterisation and Safe System of Work"
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# Procurement of Mannequins for Vehicle Noise Characterisation and Safe System of Work

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ccc1ccf2-00d0-45c6-be1b-916e2224f392

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Ministry of Defence in Bristol, England, is for the "Procurement of Mannequins for Vehicle Noise Characterisation and Safe System of Work." Focused on the command, control, communication systems industry category, this procurement underwent a direct procurement method through a single tender action below the threshold. The tender, which was in the planning stage until February 10, 2025, entered the award stage with the contract set to commence on February 11, 2025, and conclude on August 31, 2025. The procurement falls under the category of goods with a location focus within the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Audio Precision UK Ltd, which was successful in the awarded contract, enhancing their business growth by engaging in high-profile government contracts. Businesses specialising in acoustic testing equipment and related technology would be well-positioned to compete in similar tenders, given the project's requirements for advanced acoustic test fixtures and communication equipment. The contract's total value of £52,989 provides a significant incentive for businesses in this niche industry to explore additional opportunities within Ministry of Defence procurements.

## Notice

To meet the requirements of CNAWR 2005 and collect sufficiently convincing evidence for independent acceptance that the 3M Peltor ComTac XPI and the CEP Mk2 CHPHS used with in service personal role radios and BCIP 5.6 are safe and can be fully integrated, a suite of test and trials activity is necessary to gather the evidence. This requirement is for procurement of an acoustic test fixture to support ongoing laboratory and live trials to test the performance of the solution under operational conditions for the DCC and AFV crew user.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c4dc62-528f-429e-b359-e1fb75f13193 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £52,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £52,989 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUDIO PRECISION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35711000 - Command, control, communication systems

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2025 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c4dc62-528f-429e-b359-e1fb75f13193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c4dc62-528f-429e-b359-e1fb75f13193
  18th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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