Planning

Pre-market Engagement for the competitive procurement of 40mm Grenades

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

22 May 2024 at 11:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom, has initiated a planning stage tender titled "Pre-market Engagement for the competitive procurement of 40mm Grenades" under the main procurement category of goods. This tender aims to engage the market for the future procurement of 40mm Suite Grenades. The contract value is estimated to be between £134M and £165M, with the competition set to commence in Q2 of 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in supplying grenades and related services to the Ministry of Defence. Companies involved in the development, manufacturing, and delivery of explosives, weapons, transportation services, and administration services may find this tender suitable for their expertise. Interested parties can contact Tom Baker at tom.baker109@mod.gov.uk for more details and express their interest in supplying the required goods and services.

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Notice Title

Pre-market Engagement for the competitive procurement of 40mm Grenades

Notice Description

Please see attached PIN PDF document, for the future procurement of 40mm Suite Grenades DE&S is looking to engage the market to gain further information only at this time. The information provided will help DE&S to consider and shape a future market engagement strategy and service requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

1. Title Pre-market Engagement - Procurement of 40mm Grenades 2. CPV Codes Additional codes - 75000000 - Administration, Defence and Social Security Services 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts 24600000 - Explosives 73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition 60000000 - Transport services (excluding waste transport) 3. Description of the opportunity DGM is considering options for Provision of the 40mm suite of grenades from June 2025 onwards. DGM intends to issue a competitive tender to explore a market which shall be able to provide the following suite of grenades: - 40 x 53mm HV grenades: 1. HEDP 2. Prac Impact 3. Inert - 40 x 46mm LV grenades: 1. HEDP 2. Illumination (both visual and IR) 3. Smoke Screening 4. Prac Impact 5. Inert This PIN is being issued to understand market research and the potential suppliers feedback to our proposed strategy. DGM welcomes interest from individual suppliers, or prime contractors to manage the total requirement. Contract value, is expected to be between PS134M and PS165M, depending on Contract strategy. Suppliers should note that any specified total contract values are the Authority's best estimates. The value and contract term for this potential requirement will be informed by this Market Engagement activity. 4. Estimated date for competition commencement - Q2 of 2024 5. Any other relevant information: DGM would like to understand potential providers interest and appetite to either 5 or 7 year hybrid framework approach, with the first 3 years being fixed. Years 4&5 or 4,5,6 & 7 would be based on a flexible framework approach, using a base price and index to assess the price at the start of the FY PLEASE EMAIL TOM.BAKER109@MOD.GOV.UK FOR THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE In issuing this PIN, DE&S is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. The above delivery schedule is subject to internal reviews and may change 6. Contractor Response Please respond to this PIN confirming: a) Your expression of interest to the requirement b) Your views on the proposed Contract strategy and any preferred route (i.e. 5 or 7 year hybrid Contract) c) Your justification for your answer to point b) d) Your ability to manufacture and deliver in accordance with the above delivery schedule Additional information: N/A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04699b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016148-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

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

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

35331300 - Grenades

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 May 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Tom Baker
Contact Email
tom.baker109@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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