Planning

Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

19 Mar 2024 at 15:30

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is planning a procurement process titled "Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI" in the Land mines industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is 30th April 2024.

This tender, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, seeks responses for minefield breaching systems supporting Field Army manoeuvres. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and businesses with capabilities in developing technologies for reducing explosive barriers efficiently and safely, particularly in military contexts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI

Notice Description

Industry Request For Information (RFI) for minefield breaching systems to support Field Army manoeuvres". UK Land Forces require a capability to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breaching solution. The key requirements are detailed below but scale (length and width) and effectiveness (assurance level/% reduction) will be priority drivers. Key User Requirements/Assumptions - Required to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breach capability - Assume primary target being minefields (AT threat) - Clearance of EO 60-100% effective within 4.5m width - reducing to 40-50% beyond 4.5m boundaries - >200m length of reduced/cleared route at a time - > 4.5m width of reduced/cleared route (note current is 7.3m) - Does not require Service Personnel to be in open forward in Direct Fire Zone - (assume operate closed down from AFV or controlled remotely) - Self propelled or trailed behind in service armoured vehs (assume Trojan) - Ability to reload to continue breach beyond initial 200m (inc simple reload process, <10 mins) or have pre-loaded sequential firing capability If you would be interested in delivering this requirement, please let the Authority know no later than 30th April 2024. Please submit your response to Michelle.Seymour102@mod.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-97f15d77-fe73-4205-b2c2-ed191488bada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2986aac0-8eb0-43a8-a89a-0a3a9c2383a7
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

35331400 - Land mines

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 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 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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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