Planning

709785450 DGM/2025 105mm Illumination Shells RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

09 Nov 2023 at 13:44

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a procurement process for 105mm Illumination Shells. The engagement end date for this request for information is set for 8th December 2023. The opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. The procurement process is in the planning stage, and interested businesses must respond to Michelle.Seymour102@mod.gov.uk by the specified deadline.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses to supply 105mm Illumination Shells compatible with the L118 Light Gun. Companies capable of providing products meeting the specified requirements and delivery locations, which include various regions including the United Kingdom and European countries, are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is aligned with the CPV classification for Shells and aims to enhance military capabilities with illumination support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

709785450 DGM/2025 105mm Illumination Shells RFI

Notice Description

Request For Information:- The Authority is currently looking to procure the following. 1. The user requires a 105mm Illumination shell for the 105mm calibre L118 Light Gun to provide illumination in the white visual spectrum in support of the war fighting Division, STRIKE and armoured infantry (AI) brigades, Airborne Task Force, Lead Commando Group and Reserve. 2. Must be compatible with the current fuze and charges used with the in Service 105mm Illum shell (L43). - L163 Fuze - Charges L35, L36 & L45. 3. The fuzed Illumination projectile shall be compatible with the in-service L118 Light Gun barrel. 4. The fuzed Illumination projectile shall deliver target effect at a range equal to or greater than 15700m. 5. After expulsion of the illumination components shall provide Illumination in the visible (0.4 to 0.7mm) spectrum. State your product capability regarding the below; - Brightness measured in Candelas. - Non flickering circular range - Illumination burn time characteristics. If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 8th December 2023 Please submit your response to Michelle.Seymour102@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-04e2a4a8-7724-4d74-8f65-1a3c6d5b9867
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31ed1229-4658-45eb-9e0e-d3a137ec7e50
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35331200 - Shells

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
michelle.seymour102@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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