Tender

DM/00184 - Metal Laundry

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 11:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is seeking proposals for the contract “DM/00184 - Metal Laundry” under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of weapon systems. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this tender involves the supply, servicing, and maintenance of machinery for paint stripping, degreasing, and phosphating of gun parts at DM Gosport, along with the associated chemical supply and disposal. This contract, valued at £960,000, follows a negotiated procedure without prior publication and is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period ending on 14 February 2025. The contract is set to commence on 30 May 2025 and will run until 29 May 2030.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in the provision and maintenance of industrial equipment, particularly those with experience in handling chemical processes and maintenance services for military applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, provided they have the technical capability to meet the MOD's stringent requirements. Businesses adept at navigating government contracts and offering reliable maintenance and chemical handling services would be well-suited to compete for this lucrative contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DM/00184 - Metal Laundry

Notice Description

The scope of this contract is: 1.1 Provision of equipment - The contractor is required to provide the necessary machinery for Paint Stripping, Degreasing and Phosphating of guns/gun parts, as part of the Metal Laundry capability at DM Gosport (GOS). 1.2 Servicing and maintenance of machines - The contractor is required to conduct routine servicing and maintenance to the machinery supplied, and to respond and resolve any breakdowns of the machinery. 1.3 Chemical Supply, testing and disposal - The contractor is required to supply the necessary chemicals to allow for the paint stripping, degreasing and phosphating of gun/gun parts. The contractor is also responsible for regular testing of the chemicals being used in these processes and machines, and disposal of chemicals as required. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Metal Wash Ltd using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice under Regulation 16(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation 2011 for technical reasons. Please refer to Defence Opportunity Listing for Full VTN. Additional information: Click on link two for full VTN.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd200354-583b-4245-9233-dcc31125be24
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£960,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 29 May 2030 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
charlotte.ford130@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
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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