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Air Droppable Weapons Case Entry System

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for an Air Droppable Weapons Case Entry System, under the industry category of support equipment (CPV code: 35820000). The procurement was conducted through a single tender action with ANT Applied New Technologies AG, both entities operating in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Key dates include the award date on 16 January 2025 and the contract period from 20 December 2024 to 31 March 2025. The total value of the contract is £347,465.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence support equipment sector, particularly for those with capabilities in weapon disposal systems. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in modernised, heavy cased munition entry and fuze removal systems will find this project aligned with their service offerings, allowing for potential business growth by facilitating safe and remote disposal of air-dropped weapons.

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Notice Title

Air Droppable Weapons Case Entry System

Notice Description

This contract relates to procurement of a modernised, heavy cased munition entry and fuze removal system. This enables Ministry of Defence Operators to dispose of air dropped weapons remotely and safely, in situ.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa2b08b4-48a9-47ea-baed-98ca55c96cfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f05aa32b-2799-4929-84d6-22595360dc12
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35820000 - Support equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£347,465 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£347,465 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Jennifer McRae-Thomas
Contact Email
jennifer.mcrae-thomas682@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
03001584334

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2HB
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANT APPLIED NEW TECHNOLOGIES

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