Award

fAWR Cowden safe recovery & disposal of ordnance 4 Years +1

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

02 Dec 2025 at 14:21

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully concluded a procurement process for the "fAWR Cowden safe recovery & disposal of ordnance 4 Years +1" project. This involves work in the weapons and ammunition disposal services industry, targeting an international scope including locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement, executed via a direct method under a single tender action below the threshold, saw its contract awarded on 16 October 2025 with a completion date set for 31 March 2029. This comprehensive engagement marks the transition to the 'Award' stage with a total contract value of £1,442,739 GBP.

This tender opens avenues for business growth primarily for large-scale enterprises capable of handling complex recovery and disposal operations. While small and medium enterprises may find entry challenging due to suitability requirements, businesses specialised in environmental and ordnance disposal services stand to benefit significantly. It provides an outstanding opportunity for companies that can deliver expertise across diverse geographies while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards. Engaging with such a project can leverage business capabilities into defence-related sectors, enabling wider recognition and potential future collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

fAWR Cowden safe recovery & disposal of ordnance 4 Years +1

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1bdd43e8-35f5-43b8-b465-ced666eb3023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd24f31-082b-4b1b-99b4-586ad1c9298e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,442,739 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,442,739 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSK ENVIRONMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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