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title: "Contracts Finder Contract Award Notice 701553587-A DGM/1965 NSPLW Ammunition Lot 1"
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# Contracts Finder Contract Award Notice 701553587-A DGM/1965 NSPLW Ammunition Lot 1

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c499adf-b53e-4c04-b9f9-c4b59911970e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the DGM/1965 Non Service Pattern Light Weapon (NSPLW) Ammunition Lot 1, led by the Ministry of Defence, was initiated through a selective tender method classified under the CPV code for weapons and ammunition. This contract, valued at £800,000, includes a contract period starting from December 4, 2021, and extending to March 31, 2028, with two firm years and five optional years. The tender period concluded on August 23, 2021, and the award notice was published on December 16, 2021. Delivery is expected in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in the production of weapons and ammunition. Businesses that can provide high-quality ammunition and associated components are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As the Ministry of Defence continues to invest in procurement within the defence sector, companies that can demonstrate compliance with stringent industry standards and possess the capability to meet large-scale production demands will likely find advantageous positions in future tenders.

## Notice

DGM/1965 Non Service Pattern Light Weapon (NSPLW) Ammunition Lot 1, is a 7 year contract with 2 firm years and 5 option years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a155fe-c82e-4a99-bfd4-870ae2b6a56e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £800,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EPA MANUFACTURING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:46 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a155fe-c82e-4a99-bfd4-870ae2b6a56e
- 26 Jan 2022 at 15:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a155fe-c82e-4a99-bfd4-870ae2b6a56e
- 16 Dec 2021 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a155fe-c82e-4a99-bfd4-870ae2b6a56e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d4a155fe-c82e-4a99-bfd4-870ae2b6a56e
  26th January 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7de8764a-7cbd-49dc-9250-511770fcb907
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c112e85-0050-49c4-a03c-123fec789058
  n/a

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