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title: "SSP/00240 - Development of Ammo"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# SSP/00240 - Development of Ammo

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e543376-5ebf-48eb-b532-2642da49b21f

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## Summary

The procurement process detailed relates to the development of ammunition, identified as tender SSP/00240. The buying organisation is the Ministry of Defence, which is located in Bristol, England. The tender was awarded on December 16, 2018, after a direct procurement method classified as a single tender action due to the contract value of £39,000, which is below the threshold. The contract period commenced on December 17, 2018, and concluded on July 17, 2019. This tender falls within the services category, specifically in the ammunition sector.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the defence and munitions industry, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom. Companies with expertise in ammunition development or related services are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to long-term collaborative opportunities, potentially expanding a business's market reach within the public sector.

## Notice

Contract for the development of Ammunition.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26273a3-7e44-46e6-b9d5-2a105a74d9b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 17 Dec 2018 - 17 Jul 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,000 |
| 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 8JT |
| 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 | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35330000 - Ammunition

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2019 at 14:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26273a3-7e44-46e6-b9d5-2a105a74d9b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c26273a3-7e44-46e6-b9d5-2a105a74d9b9
  3rd January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c60ff965-df32-4e5c-8e52-2d9794f4ef9a

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