Tender

Alternate Carrier Shell (ACS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM

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Tender

23 Dec 2016 at 11:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is initiating a tender titled "Alternate Carrier Shell (ACS)" for the supply of 155mm smoke and/or illuminating ammunition. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly focusing on ammunition. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 3rd February 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2017 and will run until 2nd June 2022, with a total contract value of £133,000,000, while the minimum contract value is set at £49,000,000. Deliveries are expected to occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in ammunition supply and military goods. Companies with the capability to meet the Joint Ballistics Memorandum of Understanding (JBMOU) standards and a technical readiness level of at least 7 would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to long-term contracts with the UK MOD, allowing businesses to establish a strong foothold in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Alternate Carrier Shell (ACS)

Notice Description

The UK MOD has a potential requirement for the qualification and supply of 155mm smoke and/or illuminating ammunition which is Joint Ballistics Memorum of Understanding (JBMOU) compliant and of a technical rediness level of at least 7. Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'UK-Bristol: Ammunition.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9fcf55-e167-4322-90b6-eb829a85bc80
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£133,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2017 - 2 Jun 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
deswpns-comrcl-dgmassthd@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+443067937537

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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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