Planning

RFI - 703614454 - DGM/2013 - 155mm Smoke & Illuminating Ammunition

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

04 May 2022 at 10:00

Planning

11 Apr 2022 at 14:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently engaged in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "RFI - 703614454 - DGM/2013 - 155mm Smoke & Illuminating Ammunition." This initiative aims to assess potential suppliers for 155mm Smoke and Illuminating Ammunition and is classified under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The deadline for interested parties to submit their responses to the Request for Information is 1700 hours on 20th May 2022. The procurement is taking place in Bristol, England, and aims to gather insights on current manufacturing capabilities related to the specified ammunition.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in defence manufacturing or related sectors. Companies that possess experience in supplying military-grade ammunition, particularly those with knowledge of 155mm artillery systems, would be well-suited to participate. Engaging with this procurement process allows such businesses to potentially expand their operations and establish or strengthen partnerships with the Ministry of Defence, as they explore future requirements in this critical area.

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Notice Title

RFI - 703614454 - DGM/2013 - 155mm Smoke & Illuminating Ammunition

Notice Description

Request for Information The Authority is in the process of exploring current suppliers of 155mm Smoke and Illuminating Ammunition. If you are interested in this potential future requirement, please provide responses to the questions below: What is your current manufacturing experience of these natures? What 155mm platforms - both 39- and 52-calibre systems - is the product that you will be offering qualified to be fired from? For the product(s) that you will be offering please supply the following: Illuminating shell: What is the duration of the illumination provided by the capability? What is the luminosity, measured in candela of the illuminating capability? Smoke shell: What is the duration of the smoke screen provided by the capability? What are the dimensions of the smoke screen provided by the capability? Please submit responses to Francesca.James100@mod.gov.uk by 1700 hrs on 20th May 2022. Additional information: This Notice is a Request for Information only. The MOD is publishing this announcement without any commitment to issue a tender or place a contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5ffe8381-6833-4144-904a-374edded2501
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

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Francesca James
Contact Email
francesca.james100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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