Planning

DGM/2045 Air and Naval Deployed Ocean Marker (RAaNDOM)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

15 May 2025 at 10:01

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, part of the UK central government, is planning a procurement process for the "DGM/2045 Air and Naval Deployed Ocean Marker (RAaNDOM)" project. This tender falls under the industry category of signalling flares and similar pyrotechnic articles, with an estimated value of £2,400,000. The process currently stands in the planning stage with a pipeline notice published on 15 May 2025. Interested parties should be aware of the key dates, including a future notice date of 31 January 2026 and the contract period commencing on 1 April 2026, ending on 31 March 2029, with the possibility of renewal. The procurement is set to take place in the UK, focusing on goods within the defence and security special regime.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in pyrotechnic goods, particularly SMEs, who can provide innovative solutions in ocean marker capabilities for air and naval deployment. The planned expenditure highlights the government's commitment to enhancing naval signalling capabilities, providing businesses the chance to secure a significant contract and expand their market presence. Suitable contenders would include those with expertise in manufacturing and supplying signalling and pyrotechnic items, capable of delivering according to the rigorous standards expected in defence and security sectors. The procurement method and above-threshold status underscore the project's scale, offering growth potentials for businesses ready to engage with high-value government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM/2045 Air and Naval Deployed Ocean Marker (RAaNDOM)

Notice Description

The procurement of an air and naval deployed ocean marker capability

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05140d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021615-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

CPV Codes

24613000 - Signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and pyrotechnic articles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Paul Brister
Contact Email
defcomrcl-systemsguidance@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
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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