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Written question asked by Lord Clark of Windermere (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Tuesday, 17 December 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
On what criteria he will base his decision to award the Bowman radio communications contract.
Answer

Dr. Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what criteria he will base his decision to award the Bowman radio communications contract. [9658] Mr. Arbuthnot: The criteria for placing a contract for the Bowman production phase will be consistent with departmental procurement policy, which aims to obtain the best overall value for money for the Defence budget. Securing the maximum practicable level of competition will be central to the achievement of this objective.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
9658; 287 c522W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Defence Engineering Procurement Radio BOWMAN combat radio system