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701648450 - DGM/2005 Procurement of Ballistite

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 Oct 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process titled "701648450 - DGM/2005 Procurement of Ballistite", focusing on the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This limited tender, having reached the award stage, involves the acquisition of 7,500 units of 5.56mm Ballistite cartridges, with a total estimated value of £10,575.00 (ex-VAT). The procurement is based in Tuxford, Nottinghamshire, and was finalised on 11th October 2021. The contract was awarded to EPA Manufacturing Ltd, reflecting the exclusive technical capabilities required for this specialised supply due to the nature of the products being manufactured for research purposes.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the defence sector and specialised manufacturing of munitions or related components. Companies with expertise in producing similar products, or those with technical knowledge and capacity to meet stringent defence requirements, may find advantageous prospects in competing for future contracts. Smaller enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in the defence supply chain could also find pathways to grow their business through subcontracting arrangements with the awarded supplier.

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Notice Title

701648450 - DGM/2005 Procurement of Ballistite

Notice Description

The procurement of a quantity of 7500 Cartridge 5.56mm Ballistite

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a quantity of 7500 Cartridge 5.56mm Ballistite L2A1

Procurement Information

The Secretary of State for Defence, acting by the Defence General Munitions Team (DGM PT), intends to enter into a contract with EPA (the Supplier) for the purchase of Cartridge Ballistite The estimated total value of the procurement is PS10,575.00 ex-VAT. In accordance with regulation 4 of The Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the DSPCR 2011 on the basis that for technical reasons as the original equipment manufacturer for the Ballistite the Supplier alone has the technical designs, tools, parts, knowledge and know-how necessary to meet the requirements set out in the Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02eb8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025633-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,575 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
paul.brister148@mod.gov.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
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EPA MANUFACTURING

Further Information

Notice URLs

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