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DGM/2058 Disposal of Inert Depth Charge Practice Charge Bodies

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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09 Sep 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "DGM/2058 Disposal of Inert Depth Charge Practice Charge Bodies" was initiated by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the weapons and ammunition disposal services industry category and is classified as a service procurement. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase as of 9th September 2025, with the contract being signed on 9th July 2025. This project involved the limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to protection of exclusive rights held by Portsmouth Aviation Ltd, the designated supplier and design authority for the Mk11 Depth Charge. The contract carries a value of £56,398 and covers services to be delivered in the UK.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in specialised disposal and defence-related services to collaborate with important entities like the Ministry of Defence and Portsmouth Aviation Ltd. Companies with expertise in the disposal of military equipment and the protection of intellectual property rights would be particularly well-suited to compete. Although the procurement was directly awarded to Portsmouth Aviation Ltd due to their exclusive rights and expertise, future similar procurements may require competitive tenders, creating potential growth avenues for companies capable of meeting stringent defence contracting requirements.

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Notice Title

DGM/2058 Disposal of Inert Depth Charge Practice Charge Bodies

Notice Description

The disposal of inert depth charge practice charge bodies

Lot Information

Lot 1

Disposal of MK11 Depth Charge Practice Charge Bodies including the collection and provision of evidence once completed

Procurement Information

Portsmouth Aviation Ltd (PAL) are the Design Authority for the Mk11 Depth Charge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055134-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,398 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PORTSMOUTH AVIATION

Further Information

Notice URLs

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