--- title: "Procurement of Ceremonial Ammunition" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2020-07-17" --- # Procurement of Ceremonial Ammunition Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-77bbe1a5-157c-47c6-b568-d632b3867fca.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is inviting tenders for the procurement of a suite of Ceremonial Ammunition, including 3 Pounder, 13 Pounder variants, and 105mm blank rounds, necessary for ceremonial firings at public events. This is a selective procurement using a restricted procedure, with the tender period closing on 10 August 2020. The anticipated contract award is set for no later than the fourth quarter of 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 30 November 2020 and running until 30 November 2026, potentially extended by two additional years. The total estimated value of the contract is £4 million, with a minimum value of £2 million, and the goods are classified under CPV code 35300000 for weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of defence-related goods, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing ceremonial ammunition. Companies that focus on high-quality munitions and have relevant certifications will be well-suited to compete, especially given the anticipated quantities for future financial years as stated in the notice. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, enabling them to establish a foothold in government contracting and potentially expand their service offerings within the defence sector. ## Notice Defence General Munitions have an upcoming requirement for the procurement of a suite of Ceremonial Ammunition. The Authority intends to run a Competition for this suite of ammunition. This shall consist of 3 Pounder, 13 Pounder (4oz, 8oz and 1lb variants) and 105mm blank rounds. These Natures are required for continued use at ceremonial firings on special occasions and at public events. They are fired from the 3 Pounder Naval Gun, the Quick Firing 13 Pounder Field Gun and the electrically initiated L118 105mm Light Gun. The Authority requires a quantity of 80 rounds of each of the 3 Pounder, 13 Pounder (1lb variant) and 105mm for Qualification purposes, to be delivered by no later than March 2021. On successful Qualification of the ammunition, the Authority anticipates a procurement of the following estimated quantities of ammunition: - 3 Pounder - Qty 1464 in Financial Year (FY) 21/22, Qty 216 in FY 22/23 and Qty 216 FY 23/24 - 13 Pounder (4oz) - Qty 0 in FY21/22, Qty 0 in FY 22/23 and Qty 96 FY 23/24 - 13 Pounder (8oz) - Qty 300 in FY21/22, Qty 264 in FY 22/23 and Qty 300 FY 23/24 - 13 Pounder (1lb) - Qty 0 in FY21/22, Qty 0 in FY 22/23 and Qty 192 FY 23/24 - 105mm - Qty 2634 in FY21/22, Qty 2634 in FY 22/23 and 2634 FY 23/24 Please note, these quantities are indicative and may be subject to change. The Contract is scheduled to be awarded no later than Quarter 4 of calendar year 2020. The Contract has an anticipated duration of 3 firm years with banded quantity options to enable the Authority to procure additional quantities of ammunition. There will also be an option for 2 additional years. An option for the Qualification of the ammunition to ensure safety and suitability for service will also be included. 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/439522d3-ecdf-4624-9e30-b2dd38a998fc | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Nov 2020 - 30 Nov 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment ### Codes - 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts ## Release History - 17 Jul 2020 at 08:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439522d3-ecdf-4624-9e30-b2dd38a998fc ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/439522d3-ecdf-4624-9e30-b2dd38a998fc 17th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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