Upgrade of Communications Systems and Supply of Acoustic Sensors for Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedUpgrade of Communications Systems and Supply of Acoustic Sensors for Ministry of Defence
Awarded 08 Jan 2024
Awarded08 Jan 2024
Value£89,608.30
SupplierM S Instruments
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionScotland
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 2y 1mo ago9mo term
Awarded 8 Jan 2024Expired 26 Sept 2024
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to M S Instruments for the upgrade of current communications systems from Generation 1 and 2 to Generation 3, and the purchase of BER acoustic sensors to increase the rate of verification and validation during trials.
The contract value was £89,608.3.
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