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title: "Connectivity Assurance Testing (CAT) for AJAX Vehicle Programme"
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# Connectivity Assurance Testing (CAT) for AJAX Vehicle Programme

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, LAND EQUIPMENT, OTHER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d246ea4e-9442-46cb-a0f6-b4c32e1b697a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Ministry of Defence, Land Equipment, Other, seeking services through a tender titled "Connectivity Assurance Testing (CAT) for AJAX Vehicle Programme". This initiative, categorised under technical testing, analysis, and consultancy services, is located in Bristol, UK. The tender period concluded on 16 July 2019, with the contract scheduled to start on 1 November 2019 and run until 31 December 2024. The total value of the contract is £1,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical testing and consultancy services, particularly those looking to expand their client base within government contracts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to participate, leveraging their expertise to meet the detailed requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence for the AJAX vehicle programme.

## Notice

SCOUT/AJAX vehicle deliveries started in December 2018 and as a part of the General Acceptance Test for all vehicles undertaken by the Authority, there is a requirement for the conduct of Connectivity Assurance Test (CAT), for the platform communications installation including the GFE BOWMAN equipment supplied by the Authority. 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: Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7237f3b-9f5d-40f4-acab-3d29aaa02533 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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, LAND EQUIPMENT, 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GENERAL DYNAMICS MISSION SYSTEMS UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2019 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7237f3b-9f5d-40f4-acab-3d29aaa02533

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7237f3b-9f5d-40f4-acab-3d29aaa02533
  20th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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