Planning

RFI - EME - T31 57mm and 40mm Operational and Training Naval Ammunition

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 13:20

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

31 Aug 2023 at 13:08

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning an early engagement opportunity through a Request for Information for the procurement of T31 57mm and 40mm Operational and Training Naval Ammunition. The engagement end date is set for 14th September 2023. This opportunity falls under the industry category of "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" with additional classification for "Shells". The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, is the buying organisation for this tender.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medium calibre naval ammunition market to engage with the Ministry of Defence and provide insights on alternative ammunition solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to participate. The engagement process aims to gather information to enhance the understanding of market readiness, supply chain resilience, competitiveness, and operational performance of alternative ammunition natures to shape future procurement considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFI - EME - T31 57mm and 40mm Operational and Training Naval Ammunition

Notice Description

This Notice serves to alert the market of an early engagement opportunity to respond to a Request for Information relating to T31 57mm and 40mm Operational and Training Naval Ammunition. This is not a call of competition nor a formal expression of interest activity. The Authority is seeking to engage with industry via a Request For Information to support the objectives detailed below: - Grow the understanding of the medium calibre naval ammunition market, its readiness, supply chain resilience and competitiveness including key players. - Gather knowledge of VfM alternative options from potential bidders to inform the structuring of requirements and specifications. - Understand the operational performance of alternative ammunition natures. - Inform the Authority's future considerations in respect of Ammunition Procurement. The RFI is an opportunity for industry to provide information to scope potential alternative solutions for the ammunition compatible with T31 Bofors Naval Gun Systems and the associated commercial construct that may follow. This RFI is not part of a procurement or Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. The Authority shall not reimburse any costs incurred by respondents in connection with the preparation and submission of their responses to this RFI. The RFI will be published via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) onto Contracts Finder and shall be issued to all who express an interest in participating within the Early Market Engagement RFI. If you are interested in participating in the RFI process for the Type 31 57mm and 40mm Operational and Training Naval Ammunition please e-mail jason.piper841@mod.gov.uk citing the unique reference number 708848452. The deadline for expressions is 23:59 on Friday 14th September 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb9a431a-c7df-4c06-b665-e91c4c131468
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff13136-1cbc-49e0-b7d7-8d055f88d1f0
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, VCSE
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

35331200 - Shells

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Sep 2023Expired
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
Jason Piper
Contact Email
jason.piper841@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

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