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Written question asked by Alex Burghart (Conservative) on Friday, 21 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 March 2025. 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 the contract was awarded via (a) the Dynamic Purchasing System and (b) a Crown Commercial Service framework.

Answer

No. Procurement of this type of capability is not available through the Dynamic Purchasing System or a Crown Commercial Service framework.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40326
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Contracts Procurement Guided weapons Thales Crown Commercial Service
Link
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