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title: "Challenger 3 Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials (Transparency purposes only)"
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# Challenger 3 Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials (Transparency purposes only)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff5d15ec-1afa-4341-b1d6-34db26e15a49

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the "Challenger 3 Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials," classified under the test and evaluation industry category. This procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the contract's start date commencing on 20th October 2021 and ending on 20th December 2022. The total contract value is £4,491,205, which has been awarded to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems following a direct procurement method through a single tender action.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence services, particularly those experienced in system testing and evaluation. Companies with expertise in security technology or defence-related services may find this tender appealing, especially those capable of delivering innovative solutions in partnership with the Ministry of Defence. With the procurement being directly awarded and the relevance of the project to advanced defence systems, businesses in the relevant sectors should consider this as a potential avenue for growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Transparency publication for Active Protection System Phase 2A Trials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc846eb-8ffa-43f9-b3ad-1e9731d0e580 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 Oct 2021 - 20 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,491,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,491,205 |
| 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 | RAFAEL ADVANCED DEFENSE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73430000 - Test and evaluation

## Release History

- 2 Nov 2021 at 11:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc846eb-8ffa-43f9-b3ad-1e9731d0e580

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4cc846eb-8ffa-43f9-b3ad-1e9731d0e580
  2nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/579cc6fa-f9f6-416a-9733-5babbebc6c8b
  n/a

## Provenance

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