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708071451

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: MOD Abbey Wood, Elm 1b, Bristol, UK, BS34 8JH, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Hayley Williams

Contact Email: Hayley.Williams138@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
4000000.0 GBP
Published
22 Jul 2025, 10:55
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
73433000 - Test and evaluation of military vehicles
Region
n/a
Awarded To
UTAC UK Limited
Official Source
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Description

Land Environment Operating Centre Testing, Trialing & Advice

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Testing, Trialing & Advice

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Lowest price

Contracts

Contract Title: Trialing, Testing & Advice

Awards

Award Title: Trialing, Testing & Advice

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