Planning

DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

29 Jul 2022 at 11:18

Planning

29 Jul 2022 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is initiating a tender titled "DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds" as part of its Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division's efforts to conduct environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a key milestone outlined for engagement, set to end on 12th August 2022. The programme is categorised under the CPV classification for "Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition" and will involve delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories and various regions in Europe, including the United Kingdom. The testing is expected to commence alongside the production of new AEP rounds, slated for January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in testing and evaluation services within the firearms and ammunition industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as this project is designed to foster competitive engagement among varied providers. Companies that have expertise in environmental compliance, mechanical testing, and safety evaluations would be well-suited to submit tenders, leveraging their capabilities to meet the stringent requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Title

DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds

Notice Description

Dstl's Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (herein after and referred to as the Authority), have a requirement to conduct a programme of environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The start of this work will need to coincide with the production of new AEP rounds which is planned to be ready January 2023

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cc38a5a-db0b-4f60-845d-5dd6e24ec99b
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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