--- title: "DGM/1944 - Supply of Ceremonial Ammunition" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2019-06-15" --- # DGM/1944 - Supply of Ceremonial Ammunition Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-93ec545d-c5fa-42f4-94d8-04c6bf07fc53.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, is currently engaged in a procurement process for the supply of ceremonial ammunition under the title "DGM/1944 - Supply of Ceremonial Ammunition". This opportunity falls within the weapons, ammunition and associated parts industry and is located in Bristol, UK. The tender stage is currently open, with a deadline for submitting responses set for 15 July 2019 at 10:00. The total contract value is estimated at £4 million, and the contract period is expected to run from 30 September 2019 until 31 March 2022, with a minimum contract value of £2 million. The procurement method employed is a selective procedure. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the manufacturing and supply of defence-related goods, particularly in ammunition and weaponry components. Businesses that can fulfil the requirements for manufacturing various types of ceremonial cartridges, especially those complying with military specifications, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the contract’s significant value and the potential for future contracts in similar areas, this opportunity could help participating businesses expand their capabilities and market presence in the defence sector. ## Notice Dates to be corrected in the original notice: Place of dates to be added: Deadline date Date of limit for receipt of tenders Instead of: 17 July 2019 Time: null Read: 17 July 2019 Time: null Other additional information: 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 https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta. 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: 526J6BJC89. Please ensure you follow any instruction provided to you here. The deadline for submitting your response(s) is 15/07/2019 10:00. Please ensure that you allow yourself plenty of time when responding to this invite prior to the closing date and time, especially if you have been asked to upload documents. If you experience any difficulties please refer to the online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) or the User Guides or contact the MOD DCO Helpdesk by emailing - support@contracts.mod.uk or call 0800 282 324 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 The Authority has a potential requirement for the manufacture and supply of a range of ceremonial saluting natures for use in the 105mm FD L118, 13 Pounder and 3 Pounder ceremonial saluting guns. At this stage, the following items have been identified, are for information only and are subject to change: - cartridge blank 105MM FD 6OZ GP L48A1 - Build to print, - cartridge blank 3 PR, - cartridge blank 13 PR 4oz, - cartridge blank 13 PR 8oz, - cartridge blank 13 PR 1lb. The Contract will be 3 years Firm, with 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/e61d610c-c202-4f5f-8545-eca289b32f41 | | 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 | 15 Jun 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 | | 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 - 15 Jun 2019 at 07:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61d610c-c202-4f5f-8545-eca289b32f41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e61d610c-c202-4f5f-8545-eca289b32f41 15th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier - https://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta - 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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