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title: "GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task"
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# GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task

Buyer: MOD, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52beb902-e3f2-472f-aa85-545b26c735c5

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## Summary

The MOD, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) based in Bristol, United Kingdom, recently completed a tender titled "GB-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task." This procurement process, classified under the industry category of "Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition," was conducted for testing on specific munitions. The tender period closed on 18 May 2020, and the awarded contract is valued at approximately £66,329, effective from 19 May 2020 through to 16 October 2020.

This contract presents a potential opportunity for businesses involved in the defence and ammunition testing sectors. Companies with expertise in firearms evaluation and ammunition safety, especially those possessing capabilities in insensitive munitions testing, could find this contract favourable. As the procurement process has concluded, it may serve as a reference point for similar upcoming opportunities within this field, particularly for businesses aiming to expand their footprint in government contracts.

## Notice

Insensitive Munitions testing on 27mm DM123 Frangible Armour Piercing and 30mm Penetrator with Enhanced Lateral Effect with Tracer Ammunition 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-Bristol: FATS 5 - Insensitive Munitions Task'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff12c838-88f4-40f9-983e-71213d081301 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2020 - 16 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,329 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £66,329 |
| 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 | MOD, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORDNANCE TEST SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 22 May 2020 at 06:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff12c838-88f4-40f9-983e-71213d081301

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff12c838-88f4-40f9-983e-71213d081301
  22nd May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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