Planning

Task Force KINDRED Energetic Material Manufacture

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

28 Nov 2024 at 10:16

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is currently planning a procurement process for the "Task Force KINDRED Energetic Material Manufacture" to support the military needs in response to the ongoing conflict. This falls under the category of military research and technology, specifically dealing with explosives and rocket-related materials. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a significant industry engagement day scheduled for 11th December 2024 in London, UK. Responses for participation in this event must be submitted by 15:00 (GMT+1) on 6th December 2024. The MOD is seeking to ensure a secure supply of high explosives, propellants, and pyrotechnics over the next three years to meet urgent demands.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the energetics supply chain, particularly those with experience in manufacturing or researching explosives, propellants for rocket motors, and pyrotechnics. Companies that can offer innovative solutions to increase industrial capacity or enhance supply chain security are highly encouraged to participate. The MOD's investment aims to address critical bottlenecks and could involve significant funding for UK-based and international suppliers. This is an excellent opportunity for businesses in the defence sector to expand their operations and contribute to a high-priority national security requirement. Participation in the industry day and subsequent proposal submissions can provide lucrative contracts and establish long-term partnerships with the MOD.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Task Force KINDRED Energetic Material Manufacture

Notice Description

This Prior Information Notice serves to inform industry about an upcoming requirement. Please see the single statement of user need (SSUN) below and further details around the project, including an industry engagement day. SSUN: "The User requires a secure supply of a significant quantity of energetic materials for the next 3 years, to support Ukrainian demand. This includes, but is not limited to: * High explosives for warheads and artillery projectiles * Propellants for boost/rocket motors and artillery * Pyrotechnics." Overview: Russia's illegal full-scale invasion in 2022 has confirmed a critical bottleneck in munitions production, and therefore the availability of energetic materials. The most pressing gaps are rocket motors, warheads, artillery shells and pyrotechnics. MOD aims to reverse this through a coherent set of significant multi-year investments in UK-based or overseas-based suppliers. This investment will utilise part of the annual PS3Bn Ukraine budget and could include investment in facilities and infrastructure. At this industry day, MOD wishes to * Bring together industry from all points of the energetics supply chain, from raw materials to manufacturers of the final energetic product. * Understand industry's perspective on the issues preventing the energetics supply meeting Ukraine's needs. * Understand where TF KINDRED intervention (funding, GFx etc) could deliver an assured supply of energetic material. We encourage you to participate in the industry day and to explicitly state which part of the problem you are answering within the categories of: 1. High explosives 2. Propellants, particularly for rocket motors 3. Pyrotechnics 4. Raw Ingredients (ammonium, nitric acid etc). Procurement Approach and timelines: This industry day will directly inform the next steps. At present, we envision the following: In Q1 2025, the MOD will invite industry (both in the UK and outside) to submit proposals for a secure 3-year supply of energetic material. These could utilise existing industrial capacity, as well as increase industrial capacity, both in the UK and in other nations. We envision proposals being evaluated based on costs, anticipated manufacturing capacity, the proposed design philosophy, financial viability, as well as the underpinning understanding of regulatory requirements. Following evaluation, contracts would be placed in 2025. Industry day information: The Authority will be holding an industry day on Wednesday 11th December 2024 in London, UK, covering the following aspects: 1. Background 2. Single Statement of User Need 3. The demand signal for energetic material 4. The support TF KINDRED is willing to provide. 5. Industry Q&A There will be several breakout sessions throughout the day, allowing for more detailed questions and discussions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c0ab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038401-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

24600000 - Explosives

35333200 - Rockets

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Attn: Kyte Robert
Contact Email
desfcg-comrcl@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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