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Written question asked by Rosie Cooper (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 November 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 December 2017. It was answered by Harriett Baldwin (Conservative) on Monday, 4 December 2017 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Uniforms

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what account his Department has made in retendering for the General Service Respirator In Service Support contract for the potential cost to the public purse of a change of supplier; and if he will make a statement.

Answer

The investment appraisal for the General Service Respirator requirement was undertaken in line with Departmental policy and considered potential costs, including those associated with managing both the current and new in-service support contracts in parallel until 2020. Overall, the preferred bidder's proposal will provide the best value for money for the Ministry of Defence and the taxpayer.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
116353
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Armed forces Costs Procurement Uniforms
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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