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title: "Project ABEL"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-80ce868f-59c7-46bb-a248-68c6d670fdd1"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM"
published: "2018-06-04"
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# Project ABEL

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80ce868f-59c7-46bb-a248-68c6d670fdd1

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, has initiated a public procurement process for "Project ABEL," which involves the supply of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The procurement is classified under the goods category, with a significant estimated contract value of £3 billion. This open procurement method has a tender period ending on 28th June 2018 and the contract is expected to run from 1st January 2023 to 1st January 2033. The delivery locations are primarily in the South West of England, specifically Bristol.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the defence and munitions sectors, especially those with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying weapons and related products. Given the scale of the contract, larger firms with the necessary certifications and compliance for government defence contracts would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses experienced in high-value procurement processes and those already engaged with the Ministry of Defence will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth and expansion in their operations.

## 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/1729440e-db28-4824-8ef9-90c3404d8da4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 1 Jan 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

- 4 Jun 2018 at 10:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1729440e-db28-4824-8ef9-90c3404d8da4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1729440e-db28-4824-8ef9-90c3404d8da4
  4th June 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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