--- title: "DGM/2057 - Munition Packaging Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2024-12-19" --- # DGM/2057 - Munition Packaging Service Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a10f069e-1421-4f6d-9596-ff43a6bf50ac.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is initiating a selective procurement process for the "DGM/2057 - Munition Packaging Service" contract, valued at £58,000,000. This 3-year contract, slated to start on 2nd March 2026 and end on 3rd March 2031, seeks comprehensive munitions packaging services, covering approximately 60 container types. The procurement falls under the "Packaging and related services" category (CPV 79920000) and is using a restricted procedure for selection. The tender period will close on 21st March 2025. Service delivery locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in packaging services, especially those experienced in handling and managing militarised inventory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate. The contract includes areas such as refurbishment, post-design services, warehousing, and recycling, among others. Bidders can choose to bid for all procurement areas or focus solely on the procurement of new ammunition containers. The contract requires operational measures like a warehouse stock management system and an Environmental Management Plan to ensure efficient and eco-friendly processes, making it apt for businesses with a focus on sustainability and innovation in supply chain management. ## Notice a) APMT intend to contract the requirement of the provision of a 3-year contract to support the future and ongoing supply of the Munition Packaging Service. The Authority requires a suite of the following: b) The range of munitions packaging in scope covers approximately 60 container types, and associated internal packaging, ranging from pallet sized Unit Load Specifications (ULS) for artillery ammunition to Small Arms Ammunition Containers and other common user items. The packaging catalogue can be broadly ranged from the high value, low volume to the low value, high volume. c) Any waste generated because of the processing, refurbishment, stock management and obsolesce must, once approved by the PT, be disposed of in the most cost effective and environmentally friendly manner. More detail provided within Areas 1 and 9. This process should be affirmed within an Environmental Management Plan and Disposal Management Plan. Wherever possible options should contain a 'gainshare' solution that will see value returned to the Authority. d) To maintain visibility of the complete Supply Chain and its inventory, a warehouse stock management system must be used to manage inventory quantities, works in progress status, condition, and location. All stock must be accounted for using a recognised NATO Stock Number (NSN) or drawing number if an NSN is unavailable. Any newly manufactured or procured items will be codified by the Authority in accordance with DEFCON 117. e) This SOR scopes out nine major areas which are core obligations that must be supported: Area 1 - Refurbishment: Area 2 - Post-Design Services: Area 3 - Sourcing and Procurement of Internal Packaging: Area 4 - 1814kg NATO 2 Tonne pallets and Pallet Tray: Area 5 - Container Security Seals: Area 6 - Warehousing: Area 7 - Recycling: Area 8 - Procurement of new ammunition containers Area 9 - Project & Contract Management bidders can bid for 2 lots, either all of the areas above or area 8 only. Access the DPQQ via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9e5c6e-7f2f-4c71-92d2-45d8bebfce24 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 3 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £58,000,000 | | 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 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79920000 - Packaging and related services - 79921000 - Packaging services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2024 at 14:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9e5c6e-7f2f-4c71-92d2-45d8bebfce24 - 19 Dec 2024 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9e5c6e-7f2f-4c71-92d2-45d8bebfce24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc9e5c6e-7f2f-4c71-92d2-45d8bebfce24 19th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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