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DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jul 2022 at 12:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds" project, which falls within the services category, specifically addressing the test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition. The procurement method is selective, conducted under a restricted procedure above the threshold, with active status. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th August 2022, and the contract period commencing from 23rd January 2023 and continuing until 31st December 2023. The expected contract value is £500,000, with interests in delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and mechanical testing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions in this niche. Companies with experience in firearms and ammunition testing, as well as those who can align with the Ministry of Defence’s standards and timelines, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, thereby fostering potential growth in their operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds

Notice Description

Dstl Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (herein after and referred to as the Authority), have 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. Please register your interest via the PQQ in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) : https://contracts.mod.uk/go/538971300182494D0963

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4881083-6b7b-4ae5-8f09-9541321d79de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5034b82-7856-44fa-95c0-5857b2cdd3cb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
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
23 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
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

Notice Documents

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