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title: "Alternate Carrier Shell (ACS)"
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# Alternate Carrier Shell (ACS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f90fe18-6575-4674-8d7b-e8b8c4bc181c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is initiating a tender titled "Alternate Carrier Shell (ACS)" for the supply of 155mm smoke and/or illuminating ammunition. This procurement falls under the goods category, particularly focusing on ammunition. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure. Key deadlines include the tender period ending on 3rd February 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st June 2017 and will run until 2nd June 2022, with a total contract value of £133,000,000, while the minimum contract value is set at £49,000,000. Deliveries are expected to occur in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in ammunition supply and military goods. Companies with the capability to meet the Joint Ballistics Memorandum of Understanding (JBMOU) standards and a technical readiness level of at least 7 would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement process could lead to long-term contracts with the UK MOD, allowing businesses to establish a strong foothold in the defence sector.

## Notice

The UK MOD has a potential requirement for the qualification and supply of 155mm smoke and/or illuminating ammunition which is Joint Ballistics Memorum of Understanding (JBMOU) compliant and of a technical rediness level of at least 7. 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: Ammunition.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9fcf55-e167-4322-90b6-eb829a85bc80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 2 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,000,000 |
| 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, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2016 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9fcf55-e167-4322-90b6-eb829a85bc80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c9fcf55-e167-4322-90b6-eb829a85bc80
  23rd December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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