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title: "Procurement of Ceremonial Ammunition"
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# Procurement of Ceremonial Ammunition

Buyer: DGM PT, DE&S  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bcce0da-0fa2-4b34-8ebb-3c48da450bde

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by DGM PT, DE&S, based in Bristol, UK. The tender is for the "Procurement of Ceremonial Ammunition," with a focus on goods within the weapons, ammunition and associated parts category. The procurement is currently active, following a selective method under a restricted procedure. While the tender period concluded on 3rd August 2021, the contract period commenced on 4th August 2021 and will run until 30th April 2023. The estimated value of the contract is approximately £1,224,029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the defence and ammunition sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can supply ceremonial ammunition, such as blank rounds for various artillery pieces. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing or supply of munitions and associated components would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thereby potentially expanding their business and securing a valuable position within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: The OJ S reference number provided in section IV.3.2) "Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract" was incorrect. This has been amended to reflect correct TED reference notice: 2020/S 136-335917. Instead of: N/A Read: The OJ S reference number provided in section IV.3.2) "Previous publication(s) concerning the same contract" was incorrect. This has been amended to reflect correct TED reference notice: 2020/S 136-335917. Other additional information: The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.dcocontracts.mod.uk Procurement of Ceremonial Ammunition - Consisting of 3 Pounder, 13 Pounder (4oz, 8oz and 1lb variants) and 105mm blank rounds for continued use at ceremonial firings on special occasions and at public events. They are fired from the 3 Pounder Naval Gun, the Quick Firing 13 Pounder Field Gun and the electrically initiated L118 105mm Light Gun. 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 'UK-Bristol: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4f0b-8f36-45de-9df4-f1711360ccfc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Aug 2021 - 30 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,224,029 |
| 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 | DGM PT, DE&S |
| 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2021 at 18:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4f0b-8f36-45de-9df4-f1711360ccfc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474f4f0b-8f36-45de-9df4-f1711360ccfc
  2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

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