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500000.00

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Bristol, UK, United Kingdom

Contact Email: marie.dury683@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
500000.0 GBP
Published
04 Apr 2025, 11:14
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Malvern Optical Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Tempest Production Assurance Testing (TPAT) for AJAX vehicles to ensure that platforms are security accreditable.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Tempest Production Assurance Testing (TPAT) for AJAX vehicles to ensure that platforms are security accreditable.

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Lowest price

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