Tender

Project ABEL

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

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Tender

18 Jul 2019 at 07:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team based in Bristol, has initiated a tender for "Project ABEL". This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically involving weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a total estimated value of £3.5 billion. The tender period is active and is set to close on 1st January 2023. The contract period will commence on the same date and extend until 31st December 2038.

This substantial opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the defence and military equipment sector, especially those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying weapons and ammunition. Companies with expertise in related technologies or those that offer logistical and support services for defence projects will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to long-term partnerships, given the extended contract duration and the substantial budget allocated for this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project ABEL

Notice Description

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. 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: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67837f41-795d-4b25-9655-cf68cd8543a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9a0061-66e4-484c-a65d-3dce3b4c1ad4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2038 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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