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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 31 March 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Guided Weapons: Procurement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release on the award of a £1.6 billion contract to Thales in Belfast for the manufacture of lightweight-multirole missiles, published on 2 March 2025, whether specific contractual provisions allow for the potential extension of the contract.

Answer

The contract does not include executable options to extend its duration. The scope will be awarded in a phased manner, and the contract does include provisions to extend specific delivery dates in certain circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39938
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contracts Procurement Guided weapons Thales
Link
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