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DGM/2022 - Supply of Compatible Blank Ammunition

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking suppliers for the procurement of compatible blank ammunition under a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The estimated total value of the contract is £1,750,000, with a 2-year duration and optional 5 annual contract extensions. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of May 15, 2023, and a contract period starting on June 30, 2023, and ending on March 29, 2030. The procurement falls under the Ammunition industry category and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses to supply Securiblank ammunition to enhance less-than-lethal training for the UK Ministry of Defence's armed forces. Companies experienced in supplying compatible training ammunition, especially with unique firing mechanisms, are well-suited to compete. The Ministry of Defence's focus on safety and interoperability provides a niche market for suppliers to contribute to the enhancement of training effectiveness and system compatibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM/2022 - Supply of Compatible Blank Ammunition

Notice Description

This notice is a Voluntary Transparency Notice. Defence General Munitions Team (DGM PT), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) currently contracts the supply of Simunition(tm) training rounds from General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Limited (GDOTS). To complete the suite of training natures, DGM PT need to procure GDOTS' proprietary 5.56mm & 9mm Securiblank(tm) ammunition. The estimated total value of the procurement is circa PS1,750,000 (inc VAT) for a duration of 2 years, plus 5 additional annual contract options. It is considered that this requirement can be placed using the Non-Competitive Negotiated Procedure pursuant to Article 28 of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011) - Technical Reasons. The GDOTS Simunition(tm) suite used by the UK MOD consists of FX(tm) marking and Securiblank(tm) rounds. FX(tm) marking rounds are already in service with the UK MOD and this VTN indicates the UK MOD's intention to complete the suite by purchasing Securiblank(tm). When combined, these munitions will be used to facilitate less than lethal training through simulation of "real-life" battlefield missions for the armed forces. The full safety system of associated equipment is already in service, along with the weapon conversion kits that are required to fire both types of ammunition. When employed as a system, it provides a complete safe training system and therefore enhances the safety and effectiveness of training. The Securiblank(tm) ammunition is interoperable in terms of design and performance with the in-service Simunition(tm) weapon conversion kits. The GDOTS Securiblank(tm) natures have a unique firing mechanism and are the only training natures compatible with the existing in-service systems. Purchasing similar Blank training systems from any other manufacturer would result in a mixed fleet of training equipment and ammunition with different performance and technical characteristics. This would result in incompatibility between the existing in-service training system and the purchased goods, leading to disproportionate technical and safety difficulties in operation and maintenance of this training capability.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f89410aa-ae6c-4fc0-9af9-333b747aaece
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8555d95a-99aa-4e46-ac50-27a7b299714d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2023 - 29 Mar 2030 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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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