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DGM/2000 Research and Development into MAB Requirements

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Jul 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "DGM/2000 Research and Development into MAB Requirements" is being conducted by the Ministry of Defence, focusing on services related to research and development in security and defence materials. The process is currently complete and falls under the limited procurement method, specifically negotiated without publication of a contract notice. The awarded contract is valued at £208,000 and was signed on 26th July 2021. The work involves ongoing research to enhance in-service capabilities, particularly in the realms of noise and flash grenades and portable breaching capabilities, with delivery required in the UKK23 region.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses within the research and development sector, especially those specialised in defence technologies and military-grade products. Companies that have experience in developing prototypes, conducting technical trials, or providing innovative solutions in non-permissive environments would be particularly well-suited to engage in similar future tenders. Additionally, firms capable of demonstrating technical know-how in security materials may find valuable growth possibilities by collaborating or subcontracting with established suppliers like Event Horizon, who currently hold an active role in this project.

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Notice Title

DGM/2000 Research and Development into MAB Requirements

Notice Description

Research and Development; into follow-on research work for further development of three projects. The type of work consists of improving upon in-service capabilities offering potential new solutions to current requirements. Demonstrations, trials and physical prototypes will be developed and undertaken to prove the concepts of each project. The work contracted will be a continuation of existing development in the following areas: Noise and flash grenades for use in non-permissive environments. Development of propellant for use in non-permissive environments. Further development of a lightweight portable heavy breaching capability.

Lot Information

Lot 1

DGM has a 1 year requirement for Research and Development into MAB Requirements.

Procurement Information

Limit of Liability of PS208,000. Justification For Non-Competitive Decision: The contract is exempt from the EU Regulations (DSPCR 2011) due to it being below the financial threshold. The Authority is contracting Event Horizon to build on existing proof of concept/capability demonstrations for multiple concepts that they delivered under previous contracts with the UK MOD in order to prove those concepts are compatible and functional products. This work is still classified as proof of concept. We consider that competing this capability would result in re-work of Event Horizon's existing findings from 2016. Contracting another supplier would result in a loss of the technical know-how and experience that Event Horizon has developed in the previous contracts, which is fundamental to proving the concept of these capabilities. The consequences of running a competition for this work would not result in value for money for the Authority due to the disproportionate costs it would require for a new supplier to become technically competent.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ccad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017727-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Christina Johnson
Contact Email
deswpnsdgm-comrclmultiuser@mod.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EVENT HORIZON

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