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title: "Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI"
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# Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97f15d77-fe73-4205-b2c2-ed191488bada

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, is planning a procurement process titled "Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI" in the Land mines industry category. The engagement end date for this tender is 30th April 2024.

This tender, initiated by the Ministry of Defence, seeks responses for minefield breaching systems supporting Field Army manoeuvres. The opportunity is suitable for SMEs and businesses with capabilities in developing technologies for reducing explosive barriers efficiently and safely, particularly in military contexts.

## Notice

Industry Request For Information (RFI) for minefield breaching systems to support Field Army manoeuvres". UK Land Forces require a capability to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breaching solution. The key requirements are detailed below but scale (length and width) and effectiveness (assurance level/% reduction) will be priority drivers. Key User Requirements/Assumptions - Required to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breach capability - Assume primary target being minefields (AT threat) - Clearance of EO 60-100% effective within 4.5m width - reducing to 40-50% beyond 4.5m boundaries - >200m length of reduced/cleared route at a time - > 4.5m width of reduced/cleared route (note current is 7.3m) - Does not require Service Personnel to be in open forward in Direct Fire Zone - (assume operate closed down from AFV or controlled remotely) - Self propelled or trailed behind in service armoured vehs (assume Trojan) - Ability to reload to continue breach beyond initial 200m (inc simple reload process,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2986aac0-8eb0-43a8-a89a-0a3a9c2383a7 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35331400 - Land mines

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2024 at 15:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2986aac0-8eb0-43a8-a89a-0a3a9c2383a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2986aac0-8eb0-43a8-a89a-0a3a9c2383a7
  19th March 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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