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title: "Project ABEL"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-67837f41-795d-4b25-9655-cf68cd8543a0"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM"
published: "2019-07-18"
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# Project ABEL

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67837f41-795d-4b25-9655-cf68cd8543a0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team based in Bristol, has initiated a tender for "Project ABEL". This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically involving weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a total estimated value of £3.5 billion. The tender period is active and is set to close on 1st January 2023. The contract period will commence on the same date and extend until 31st December 2038.

This substantial opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the defence and military equipment sector, especially those that specialise in manufacturing or supplying weapons and ammunition. Companies with expertise in related technologies or those that offer logistical and support services for defence projects will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging with the Ministry of Defence can lead to long-term partnerships, given the extended contract duration and the substantial budget allocated for this procurement.

## Notice

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. 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/5d9a0061-66e4-484c-a65d-3dce3b4c1ad4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000,000 |
| 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

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 07:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9a0061-66e4-484c-a65d-3dce3b4c1ad4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d9a0061-66e4-484c-a65d-3dce3b4c1ad4
  18th July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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