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title: "DGM/2006 - Supply of Non-Service Pattern Light Weapon Ammunition"
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# DGM/2006 - Supply of Non-Service Pattern Light Weapon Ammunition

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e9854cd-3091-4628-963d-a929a388cd81

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the procurement of Non-Service Pattern Light Weapon Ammunition to EPA Manufacturing Limited. The total value of the contract is £2,000,000, with a contract duration of 2 years firm and 5 years of options. The tender was classified under the category of Ammunition and followed a limited procurement method without prior publication. The tender period ended on 1st August 2022, and the contract period runs from 1st August 2022 to 31st March 2029.

This procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the supply of ammunition to compete for a significant contract with the Ministry of Defence. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. The location of the procurement is in the South West region of the United Kingdom, with the buying organisation based in Bristol. Businesses with expertise in weapon ammunition manufacturing and supply are well-suited to explore this opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

Defence General Munitions Team (DGM PT), which is part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (UK MOD) has placed a Contract with EPA Manufacturing Limited for the procurement of Non-Service Pattern Light Weapon (NSPLW) Ammunition. This includes the procurement of rifle and machine gun natures and pistol rounds that will be used for familiarisation training of UK and overseas forces prior to Operations. The estimated total value of the procurement is PS2,000,000 ex-VAT, with a Contract duration of 2-years firm with 5 years of options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7248a767-8bd9-4262-9a72-93647b948e71 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPA MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7248a767-8bd9-4262-9a72-93647b948e71

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7248a767-8bd9-4262-9a72-93647b948e71
  6th September 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/26875029-2e31-4da8-af28-823018aa58fc
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2511e7f3-f801-4ebe-a8ad-695b3a66ada5
  n/a

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