Award

Supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP)

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

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Award

08 Sep 2018 at 13:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence General Munitions Team, has completed a tender process for the supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP) ammunition. This procurement falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a contract value of £2,556,339. The contract is set to commence on 31st October 2018 and will run for one year, with possible extensions for an additional two years. The procurement method was a non-competitive negotiated procedure due to technical reasons, with the tender period ending on 4th September 2018. The delivery of these items is expected to take place in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and munitions sectors, particularly those with expertise in producing ammunition or associated military supplies. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement is designed to support their participation in government contracts. Businesses capable of delivering specialised munitions are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth through sustained traction within the defence procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP)

Notice Description

The Defence General Munitions Team, part of UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to place a Contract DGM/1920 for supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP) provided by Edgar Brothers. The duration of the contract will be for a 1 year buy, with 2 years of options for additional supply. It is considered that this requirement can be placed using the Non-Competitive Negotiated Procedure pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). This is for technical reasons. 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
ocds-b5fd17-e62c6b70-0c9a-4e30-aca3-93a0e5ba7194
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f21ae80-3000-4f9e-81aa-f077ac02a197
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£2,556,339 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,556,339 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Oct 2018 - 29 Oct 2021 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
deswpnsdgm-comrlmultiuser@mod.uk
Contact Phone
+4403067988111

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDGAR BROTHERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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