FATS3
The UK MOD's Framework Agreement for Technical Support (FATS3)
was initiated to open up the marketplace without increasing the
time it takes to task suppliers. FATS3 provides MOD clients and
other Government departments with a faster and easier method of
procuring specialist capabilities from companies pre-qualified to
provide technical services, including technical studies, project
support and engineering support. VEGA is a qualified supplier under
FATS3, which ensures clients benefit from pre-agreed
contract terms and conditions, rates and discounts. VEGA was
previously qualfied under the FATS1 and FATS2 agreements.
The FATS3 contract runs until 31 March 2011. It is supported by
the 'Market Knowledge Matrix' (MKM), which is a database of
suppliers' capabilities based on the Defence Technology taxonomy.
The MKM is based on many Areas of Capability (AoC) covering the A
to Z of technology and technical support functions used by the
MOD.
Under FATS3, VEGA is qualified to provide support services under
the following AoCs:
- Battlespace Informatiom
- Business Processes
- Communications and CIS-related Technologies
- Computing Technologies and Mathematical Techniques
- Defence Analysis
- Electronic, Electrical & Electromechanical Devices
- Human Sciences
- Information and Signal Processing Technology
- Installations and Facilities
- Integrated Platforms
- Integrated Systems Technology
- Manufacturing Processes / Design Tools / Techniques
- Mechanical, Thermal & Fluid-Related Technologies and
devices
- Personnel Protection Measures
- Project Management and Acquisition Support functions
- Simulators, Trainers and Synthetic Environments
For more information on the full range of services available
from VEGA through FATS3, please contact
VEGA's Frameworks Manager.