Tender

Project ABEL

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

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Tender

12 Feb 2018 at 10:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is currently conducting a tender for "Project ABEL," focusing on the procurement of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total estimated value of £3 billion. The tender is part of the active procurement stage, with the submission period ending on 1st January 2023, and the contractual obligations commencing from the same date, extending until 31st December 2038. The delivery location specified for this project is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This substantial contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence and munitions manufacturing. Companies that can provide high-quality weapons, ammunition, and related components will be well-suited to compete for this tender. The long contract duration also suggests potential for stable revenue streams, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Project ABEL

Notice Description

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. 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: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981ac8d-60d9-4837-9dfb-4cd6fe730806
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£3,000,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2038 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
Not specified
Contact Email
ajoy.sarkar934@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+443067936460

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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