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GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task

MOD, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM)

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22 May 2020 at 06:40

Summary of the contracting process

The MOD, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) based in Bristol, United Kingdom, recently completed a tender titled "GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of "Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition," was conducted for testing on specific munitions. The tender period closed on 18 May 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at approximately £66,329, effective from 19 May 2020 through to 16 October 2020.

This contract presents a potential opportunity for businesses involved in the defence and ammunition testing sectors. Companies with expertise in firearms evaluation and ammunition safety, especially those possessing capabilities in insensitive munitions testing, could find this contract favourable. As the procurement process has concluded, it may serve as a reference point for similar upcoming opportunities within this field, particularly for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government contracts.

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Notice Title

GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task

Notice Description

Insensitive Munitions testing on 27mm DM123 Frangible Armour Piercing and 30mm Penetrator with Enhanced Lateral Effect with Tracer Ammunition 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 'GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-52beb902-e3f2-472f-aa85-545b26c735c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff12c838-88f4-40f9-983e-71213d081301
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£66,329 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,329 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
18 May 2020 - 16 Oct 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MOD, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM)
Contact Name
DGM Commercial
Contact Email
deswpnsdgm-comrclmultiuser@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067983143

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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ORDNANCE TEST SOLUTIONS

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