Notice Information
Notice Title
Pre-market Engagement Supplier Event - Wednesday 28th February 2024 - Prime Contract for the Provision of Defence General Munitions (DGM) inclusive of Category Management.
Notice Description
DE&S is considering options for Provision of Defence General Munitions (DGM) covering various small arms ammunition, explosive natures and pyrotechnics, and inclusive of Category Management. DE&S is looking to understand what services are currently available in the market that meet this requirement. DE&S is looking to engage the market to gain further information only at this time. The information provided will help DE&S to consider and shape a future market engagement strategy and service requirements. DE&S is looking to assess the market capability in relation to the provision of (please note this is not an exhaustive list and may change following the engagement event): 1. Contracting / Procurement (of Defence General Munitions) 2. Category Strategy Development & Management 3. Product & Supplier (re)Qualification & Approval 4. Supplier Management 5. Oversight / Management of parties with the DGM Supply Chain 6. Demand Planning, Forecasting and Order Capture 7. Purchase to Pay (P2P) and other enabling IT systems & processes 8. Governance and New Product Design/Introduction DE&S welcomes interest from individual suppliers, consortia, Joint Ventures and / or Special Purpose Vehicles. There is no requirement for interested parties to have experience of the Defence Sector. Contract value, including the in-scope Munitions to be provided via this arrangement is in excess of PS400m. Suppliers should note that any specified total contract values are the Authority's best estimates. The value and contract term for this potential requirement will be informed by this Market Engagement activity. The event is to be held from 1300 to 1600 on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at the Village Hotel, Bullfinch Close, Filton, Bristol, BS34 6FG Due to space restrictions of the venue the number of attendees, from any one supplier / supplier grouping is 2 individuals. To indicate interest in attending please respond via the contact which is shown in shown in this notice and on the Opportunity notice on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Interested parties MUST indicate their desire to attend by no later than 16th February 2024. The Authority will issue confirmation of supplier attendance by 1700 on 23rd February 2024. Please do NOT attend the event without receiving such a confirmation as you will NOT be permitted entry. For clarity it is to be noted that potential suppliers WILL BE required to provide evidence of PSC (Personal Security clearances) should they decide to participate in any resulting procurement competition. In issuing this PIN, DE&S is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Non-participation in the Industry Day will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future competition. Estimated date for competition commencement is currently anticipated to be Q4 of 2024
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-f530e9cc-2e68-462c-aadc-2e7f6dc73356
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8464966c-3bd6-4de5-bd5b-cc800e7ae0a1
- 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
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
24 - Chemical products
35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
48 - Software package and information systems
50 - Repair and maintenance services
60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
24600000 - Explosives
35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
39225500 - Pyrotechnics
48000000 - Software package and information systems
50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition
60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition
75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 25 Jan 20242 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 16 Feb 2024Expired
- 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
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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)
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- Local Authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Electoral Ward
- Stoke Park & Cheswick
- Westminster Constituency
- Filton and Bradley Stoke
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8464966c-3bd6-4de5-bd5b-cc800e7ae0a1
25th January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c272d7d-bd3f-4af7-ac62-34a3c968f0ac
23rd January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d8e389-9be8-4f3d-bdf8-107158ac9223
22nd January 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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