Planning

Air Dropped Weapons Disposal

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

11 Jul 2024 at 08:49

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is planning a procurement process titled "Air Dropped Weapons Disposal" in the Bombs industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 9th August 2024.

This tender for Air Dropped Weapons Disposal presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in explosive ordnance disposal, search, exploitation, and countermeasures. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement includes projects for COTS equipment supply and support, with a focus on specific requirements for Projects 1 and 2. Businesses interested in long-term contracts with extension options would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Air Dropped Weapons Disposal

Notice Description

Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) are considering initiating the Air Dropped Weapons (ADW) Disposal programme. The programme consists of a total of 5 projects. The requirement is for the procurement and in-service support of COTS equipment for Projects 1 and 2 as set out below. Each contract is expected to have a duration of five years with options to extend by an additional two years. Projects 3-5 will be advertised in a subsequent PIN. Project 1: Remote Cased Entry o A mobile abrasive water jet cutting tool capable of piercing and cutting through a WWII munitions to enable removal of Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ) without causing the target to High Order. (Approx qty 5) (Approx PS8.8m) Project 2: Bespoke Low Order o A User Filled Container Charge system capable of penetrating WWII munition casings to allow for either mechanical breakup of the target or deflagration without causing the target to High Order. (Approx qty 100) (Approx 4.2m). **Please see link to full PIN including Early Market Engagement Activities and further information**

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-945b1059-04ee-4e01-b3fc-8762cea6d94c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71160d74-a7a5-430e-97e8-4e79bad8ee52
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35333100 - Bombs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
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
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 URLs

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