--- title: "Packaging Support Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2020-08-01" --- # Packaging Support Solution Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-875bde8d-4e2d-4cc8-8dd8-0476440764cd.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence's Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is currently seeking tenders for a "Packaging Support Solution" in the refurbishment sector, specifically classified under the CPV code for refurbishment work. This procurement process is ongoing and employs a selective method, following a restricted procedure. The tender period will close on 8th September 2020, while the contract, valued between £55 million and £65 million, is set to span from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2031. The project will involve the annual refurbishment of approximately 200,000 to 350,000 assorted ammunition containers, highlighting the importance of flexibility and quality in production practices. The primary delivery location will be in the South West region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of handling complex refurbishment projects. Businesses with expertise in packaging, logistics, and materials management would be particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement. By meeting the procurement criteria, eligible bidders can engage in a long-term contract that not only promises substantial financial returns but also enables them to contribute to crucial defence support services. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Access code CN8PGGEX87 Instead of: Access code R55U3B4389 Read: Suppliers must read through this set of instructions and follow the process to respond to this opportunity. The information and/or documents for this opportunity are available on http://www.contracts.mod.uk. You must register on this site to respond, if you are already registered you will not need to register again, simply use your existing username and password. Please note there is a password reminder link on the homepage. Suppliers must log in, go to your Response Manager and add the following Access Code: CN8PGGEX87 Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.The Authority reserves the right to amend any condition related to security of information to reflect any changes in national law or government policy. If any contract documents are accompanied by instructions on safeguarding classified information (e.g. a Security Aspects Letter), the Authority reserves the right to amend the terms of these instructions to reflect any changes in national law or government policy, whether in respect of the applicable protective marking scheme, specific protective markings given, the aspects to which any protective marking applies, or otherwise. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the Government Security Classification. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications Advertising Regime OJEU:- This contract opportunity is published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU),the MoD Defence Contracts Bulletin and www.contracts.mod.uk In accordance with DEFSTAN 05-138 the risk level is deemed to be Low The Authority is considering placing a 10-year contract (5-years fixed with five 1-year options) This will involve: * The annual refurbishment of a large quantity of (approximately 200,000 to 350,000) assorted ammunition containers to predefined standards. There are around 50 different container types requiring refurbishment and a considerably larger quantity of internal and external packaging materiel. Typically, these range from the H84 ammunition container (280x83x 74mm) to the L19 unit load (1020x1195x1350mm) container and component part materials include steel, aluminium, polythene, polyethylene, polystyrene, cardboard and wood. The active process for each container will be: o Storing. o Cleaning o Repair (minimal) o Repainting o Testing o Receipting and issuing. The refurbishment procedure will also involve the sifting and review of component parts to maximise stock recycling. The work requires a high degree of flexibility and focus on production targets, whilst maintaining quality standards. 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: Refurbishment work.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443e5bcf-92d5-46ac-a353-522a1db52b39 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000,000 | | 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 - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 1 Aug 2020 at 08:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443e5bcf-92d5-46ac-a353-522a1db52b39 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443e5bcf-92d5-46ac-a353-522a1db52b39 1st August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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