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title: "GB-Fareham: Disposal of Armour by Smelting"
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# GB-Fareham: Disposal of Armour by Smelting

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, OTHER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16ff90e7-a0ba-4e4d-a3c1-95fa210dd94c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is seeking tenders for the project titled "GB-Fareham: Disposal of Armour by Smelting," a service procurement in the waste management industry. The tender is currently at the active procurement stage and will close on 20th May 2019. The selected supplier will be responsible for handling and smelting approximately 55 tonnes of armour, delivered by MoD in six ISO containers, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. The contract period is set to commence on 15th July 2019 and conclude on 16th September 2019. The estimated value of the contract is £113,000, with a minimum bid amount of £10,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the waste management and metal recycling sectors, particularly those capable of handling large volumes of materials safely and efficiently. Companies with expertise in heavy-duty logistics, smelting processes, and health and safety compliance will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with specialised equipment or services may also have a competitive advantage in this selective procurement process. Engaging in this contract could enhance their visibility and growth within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

To unload from MoD provided transport of c.55T and dispose of armour. The armour will be delivered to the supplier in qty 6 20ft ISO containers, each container will hold qty 5 'Thatcham pallets'. The supplier will be required to: * Unload ISO containers from MoD provided transport * Remove the Thatcham pallets from the ISO containers * Empty armour from the pallets * Load armour into the 'charge' basket * Transfer charge basket load to furnace * Reload empty Thatcham pallets into ISO containers * Reload ISO containers onto MoD provided transport * Provide access to facilities to accommodate up to 8 MoD staff attending * Provide specialist PPE for up to 2 MoD staff witnessing the smelting The supplier will be required to provide comprehensive Health & Safety Briefing to MoD personnel attending the smelt. MoD staff numbers attending will be kept to a minimum but could be up to 8. DELIVERABLES; Provide a summary report of the impact on the supplier Provide a technical report of the chemical analysis Additional information: To view this notice, register as a supplier here: http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier and search for the notice with reference 'GB-Fareham: Disposal of Armour by Smelting'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7480a103-5852-42ef-a81c-ff0ae8b85ec4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 16 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £113,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, DSTL, OTHER |
| Locality | FAREHAM |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO17 6AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire |
| Local authority | Winchester |
| Electoral ward | Southwick and Wickham |
| Westminster constituency | Fareham and Waterlooville |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42330000 - Smelting furnaces

## Release History

- 2 May 2019 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7480a103-5852-42ef-a81c-ff0ae8b85ec4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7480a103-5852-42ef-a81c-ff0ae8b85ec4
  2nd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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