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title: "fAWR Cowden safe recovery & disposal of ordnance 4 Years +1"
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# fAWR Cowden safe recovery & disposal of ordnance 4 Years +1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bdd43e8-35f5-43b8-b465-ced666eb3023

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully concluded a procurement process for the "fAWR Cowden safe recovery & disposal of ordnance 4 Years +1" project. This involves work in the weapons and ammunition disposal services industry, targeting an international scope including locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement, executed via a direct method under a single tender action below the threshold, saw its contract awarded on 16 October 2025 with a completion date set for 31 March 2029. This comprehensive engagement marks the transition to the 'Award' stage with a total contract value of £1,442,739 GBP.

This tender opens avenues for business growth primarily for large-scale enterprises capable of handling complex recovery and disposal operations. While small and medium enterprises may find entry challenging due to suitability requirements, businesses specialised in environmental and ordnance disposal services stand to benefit significantly. It provides an outstanding opportunity for companies that can deliver expertise across diverse geographies while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance standards. Engaging with such a project can leverage business capabilities into defence-related sectors, enabling wider recognition and potential future collaborations.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd24f31-082b-4b1b-99b4-586ad1c9298e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,442,739 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,442,739 |
| 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 | LICHFIELD |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS14 9PY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Lichfield |
| Electoral ward | Whittington & Streethay |
| Westminster constituency | Tamworth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK ENVIRONMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

## Release History

- 2 Dec 2025 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd24f31-082b-4b1b-99b4-586ad1c9298e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bd24f31-082b-4b1b-99b4-586ad1c9298e
  2nd December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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