Tender

Dstl Environmental Testing of 37mm AEP Rounds

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

29 Jul 2022 at 16:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Dstl Environmental Testing of 37mm AEP Rounds," classified under the services category related to the testing and evaluation of firearms and ammunition. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 12th August 2022. Interested suppliers must register on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and complete qualification questions to participate. The total value of the procurement is £400,000, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2023 and run until 31st December 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental and mechanical testing services, particularly those with expertise in firearms and ammunition. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would ideally have experience in working with defence contracts, as well as a strong understanding of the qualification processes within government procurement frameworks. Engaging with this tender can help SMEs expand their market reach in the defence sector and potentially secure valuable contracts for ongoing work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dstl Environmental Testing of 37mm AEP Rounds

Notice Description

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has a requirement to conduct a programme of environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The start of this work will need to coincide with the production of new AEP rounds which is planned to be ready January 2023. This procurement will be undertaken via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and is to be completed in two-stages. In order to express an interest, interested suppliers are invited to complete the qualification questions associated with this project. Link to DSP: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54569 Additional information: This procurement is being managed via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). In order to express an interest, potential suppliers will need to register for a DSP account, navigate to the project and complete the relevant qualification questions. Registration in DSP is free of charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-84e97e2f-7d5c-4497-a939-805586d56b56
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356016ba-dfd7-4b7d-bf76-2ea47eb97431
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Excluded Procurement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Aug 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP4 0JQ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley
Westminster Constituency
Salisbury

Further Information

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