---
title: "General Purpose Automatic Test Equipment (GPATE)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c926"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-05-16"
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# General Purpose Automatic Test Equipment (GPATE)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c926

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the Mid-Life Upgrade and Installation of General Purpose Automatic Test Equipment (GPATE) to Teradyne UK. The contract, valued at £15,000,000 GBP, was signed on 27th March 2023. This procurement falls under the goods category, with the main industry classification being Aviation ground support and test software package. The procurement method used was a limited negotiation without the publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the aviation ground support and test software industry to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence. Companies specialising in general purpose automatic test equipment and related services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The location for this procurement is in Bristol, United Kingdom, with the contracting authority being the Ministry of Defence. Businesses with expertise in technological solutions and exceptional operational capabilities could leverage this opportunity for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

Mid-LIfe Upgrade and Installation of General Purpose Automatic Test Equipment (GPATE)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013927-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £15,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TERADYNE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48130000 - Aviation ground support and test software package

## Release History

- 16 May 2023 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013927-2023

## Provenance

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