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title: "Manfature of Explosives for Research Testing"
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# Manfature of Explosives for Research Testing

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1bf7b10e-3dfb-4af9-82e5-1d535533df8f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has initiated the planning stage for a tender titled "Manufacture of Explosives for Research Testing" under the industry category of Prepared Explosives (CPV code 24610000). This procurement process is intended to manufacture explosives for various research testing methods, including but not limited to UNDEX, near-field testing, and confined testing. The procurement is in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 10th December 2024. The procurement process is managed by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), located in Salisbury, South West United Kingdom. Interested businesses must submit their responses via email to Dave Blackmore at dblackmore@dstl.gov.uk before the specified engagement end date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing of explosives, particularly those adhering to military specifications or equivalent standards. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process accommodates bespoke requirements, including unique compositions, varying sizes, and customised geometries without casing. Companies with capabilities in precision manufacturing, quality control, and innovative testing methods will find this opportunity particularly suitable for growth. Furthermore, businesses able to provide small-scale hazard testing and analytical techniques for explosive materials stand to benefit from participating in this tender.

## Notice

The objective of this requirement is to manufacture explosives for research testing on a range of sizes and materials within bespoke geometries (typically without a casing). As these are for research characterisation or validation purposes, maximum care is required in terms of composition, quality control, consistency, mixing etc These tests include - Initiation/SDT (Shock to detonation transition) testing - UNDEX (UNDerwater EXplosion) - Near-field testing (0.1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6b17a5-63b1-4552-854c-9514bb85c49d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | SP4 0NY |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24610000 - Prepared explosives

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 14:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6b17a5-63b1-4552-854c-9514bb85c49d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d6b17a5-63b1-4552-854c-9514bb85c49d
  12th November 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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