Tender

Project ABEL

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

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Tender

04 Jun 2018 at 10:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, has initiated a public procurement process for "Project ABEL," which involves the supply of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with a significant estimated contract value of £3 billion. This open procurement method has a tender period ending on 28th June 2018 and the contract is expected to run from 1st January 2023 to 1st January 2033. The delivery locations are primarily in the South West of England, specifically Bristol.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the defence and munitions sectors, especially those with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying weapons and related products. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with the necessary certifications and compliance for government defence contracts would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in high-value procurement processes and those already engaged with the Ministry of Defence will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth and expansion in their operations.

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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-b5fd17-80ce868f-59c7-46bb-a248-68c6d670fdd1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1729440e-db28-4824-8ef9-90c3404d8da4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 2033 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
ajoy.sarkar934@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44117936460

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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