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title: "Dstl Environmental Testing of 37mm AEP Rounds"
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# Dstl Environmental Testing of 37mm AEP Rounds

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-84e97e2f-7d5c-4497-a939-805586d56b56

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Dstl Environmental Testing of 37mm AEP Rounds," classified under the services category related to the testing and evaluation of firearms and ammunition. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the tender period closing on 12th August 2022. Interested suppliers must register on the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and complete qualification questions to participate. The total value of the procurement is £400,000, with the contract expected to start on 1st January 2023 and run until 31st December 2023.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in environmental and mechanical testing services, particularly those with expertise in firearms and ammunition. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would ideally have experience in working with defence contracts, as well as a strong understanding of the qualification processes within government procurement frameworks. Engaging with this tender can help SMEs expand their market reach in the defence sector and potentially secure valuable contracts for ongoing work.

## Notice

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has a requirement to conduct a programme of environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The start of this work will need to coincide with the production of new AEP rounds which is planned to be ready January 2023. This procurement will be undertaken via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) and is to be completed in two-stages. In order to express an interest, interested suppliers are invited to complete the qualification questions associated with this project. Link to DSP: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54569 Additional information: This procurement is being managed via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). In order to express an interest, potential suppliers will need to register for a DSP account, navigate to the project and complete the relevant qualification questions. Registration in DSP is free of charge.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356016ba-dfd7-4b7d-bf76-2ea47eb97431 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Excluded Procurement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 16:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356016ba-dfd7-4b7d-bf76-2ea47eb97431

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/356016ba-dfd7-4b7d-bf76-2ea47eb97431
  29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=54569
  DSP Opportunity Listing

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk

## Provenance

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