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title: "Air Dropped Weapons Disposal"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Air Dropped Weapons Disposal

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-945b1059-04ee-4e01-b3fc-8762cea6d94c

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is planning a procurement process titled "Air Dropped Weapons Disposal" in the Bombs industry category. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase with an engagement end date set for 9th August 2024.

This tender for Air Dropped Weapons Disposal presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in explosive ordnance disposal, search, exploitation, and countermeasures. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement includes projects for COTS equipment supply and support, with a focus on specific requirements for Projects 1 and 2. Businesses interested in long-term contracts with extension options would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

Specialist Explosive Ordnance Disposal & Search, Exploitation & Countermeasures (SEEC) Delivery Team (DT) are considering initiating the Air Dropped Weapons (ADW) Disposal programme. The programme consists of a total of 5 projects. The requirement is for the procurement and in-service support of COTS equipment for Projects 1 and 2 as set out below. Each contract is expected to have a duration of five years with options to extend by an additional two years. Projects 3-5 will be advertised in a subsequent PIN. Project 1: Remote Cased Entry o A mobile abrasive water jet cutting tool capable of piercing and cutting through a WWII munitions to enable removal of Net Explosive Quantity (NEQ) without causing the target to High Order. (Approx qty 5) (Approx PS8.8m) Project 2: Bespoke Low Order o A User Filled Container Charge system capable of penetrating WWII munition casings to allow for either mechanical breakup of the target or deflagration without causing the target to High Order. (Approx qty 100) (Approx 4.2m). **Please see link to full PIN including Early Market Engagement Activities and further information**

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71160d74-a7a5-430e-97e8-4e79bad8ee52 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 9 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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

- 35333100 - Bombs

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2024 at 08:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71160d74-a7a5-430e-97e8-4e79bad8ee52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71160d74-a7a5-430e-97e8-4e79bad8ee52
  11th July 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53a2d176-3420-41ce-ac36-d5d904ace447
  n/a

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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