Tender

Packaging Support Solution

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

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Tender

16 May 2021 at 07:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, has launched a tender titled "Packaging Support Solution" focusing on refurbishment work related to ammunition containers. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a contract expectation of ten years, comprising five initial years and five optional one-year extensions. The tender period has closed as of 2nd November 2020, and the contract is set to commence on 1st April 2021, lasting until 31st March 2031. The project takes place in Bristol, South West England and has a total estimated value of £65 million, with a minimum contract value of £55 million. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in refurbishment and production services. Businesses that can provide high-quality refurbishment of diverse ammunition container types and demonstrate efficiency in recycling and compliance with military standards will be particularly well-suited. Additionally, companies offering annual supply solutions for specific NATO-standard packaging materials are encouraged to engage, given the multifaceted nature of this procurement, which aligns with sustainability goals and the ongoing demands of the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Packaging Support Solution

Notice Description

Other additional information: This Contract Notice has been withdrawn. The Authority is considering placing a 10-year contract (5-years fixed with five 1-year options) This will involve: * The annual refurbishment of a large quantity of (approximately 200,000 to 350,000) assorted ammunition containers to predefined standards. There are around 50 different container types requiring refurbishment and a considerably larger quantity of internal and external packaging materiel. Typically, these range from the H84 ammunition container (280x83x 74mm) to the L19 unit load (1020x1195x1350mm) container and component part materials include steel, aluminium, polythene, polyethylene, polystyrene, cardboard and wood. The active process for each container will be: o Storing. o Cleaning o Repair (minimal) o Repainting o Testing o Receipting and issuing. The refurbishment procedure will also involve the sifting and review of component parts to maximise stock recycling. The work requires a high degree of flexibility and focus on production targets, whilst maintaining quality standards. * Post-Design Services that provides drawing and manufacturing services to ensure policy compliant movement of ammunition for training and operations. * To provide Fixed annual deliveries for the supply of 1814kg NATO Standard MEXE Pallets for an annual allocation. To meet the MOD's requirement. * To provide Pallet Trays, Top (SV3512), Middle (SV3513) and Bottom (SV3514) to meet DGM and Defence Munitions (DM) requirement of each tray per annum. Pallet Trays are mandated in Def Stan 00-814 as an essential, integral, safety component utilised in the transportation of H83 and M2A1 ammunition containers, the most commonly used ammunition containers by UK MOD. The purpose of the trays is to prevent any movement of individual ammunition containers on NATO 2 tonne pallets during transit. * A full programme of recycling of surplus and obsolete materiel in line with UK Government policy of reducing landfill waste and incorporating 'closed loop' sustainability (except for metal waste, which falls under the remit of Defence Equipment & Sales Agency (DESA) responsibility). * Provide seals (currently utilising TIK) to enable Front Line Command (FLC) to comply with the sealing of explosives packaging as mandated in JSP 762 Pt 2 (V8.0 Sep 18) and JSP 482 Ch13. * When required the procurement of new materiel to meet DGM packaging needs and which will offer the authority a best value for money supply solution. 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: Refurbishment work.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1817f23-f8c9-4761-acba-b9eeb54d1432
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89911868-728a-4b99-8f97-12ce596cddac
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45453100 - Refurbishment work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 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
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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 Documents

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