Award

Next Generation Munitions Solution

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

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Award

21 Dec 2020 at 12:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Next Generation Munitions Solution" is led by the Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, based in Bristol, England. This process falls under the goods category, specifically focused on ammunition for firearms and warfare. The tender was completed with an award made on 1st December 2020 for a substantial contract valued at £3.4 billion, with the contract period extending until 31st December 2037. The procurement was undertaken through an alternative method, which did not involve prior publication of a contract notice, indicating a strategic approach to sourcing.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies involved in the production and support of munitions, particularly those with capabilities in general munitions, including small arms ammunition, medium calibre, mortars, artillery, and tank ammunition. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers who possess the requisite expertise in the defence sector are well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to their growth and involvement in long-term strategic defence projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Next Generation Munitions Solution

Notice Description

Supply and in-service support of a range of general munitions (SAA, medium calibre, mortars, artillery and tank ammunition) 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: Ammunition for firearms and warfare.'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc631338-87f2-4c01-90f2-a8de9b885002
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d76ad41-5e32-4e63-b029-aa9dfbeb69fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union(in the cases listed in points k) and l) in Annex D)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35331000 - Ammunition for firearms and warfare

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,400,000,000 £1B-£10B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2037 Over 5 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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS GLOBAL COMBAT SYSTEMS MUNITIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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