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title: "DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds"
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# DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4881083-6b7b-4ae5-8f09-9541321d79de

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "DSTL - Environmental Testing of 37MM AEP Rounds" project, which falls within the services category, specifically addressing the test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition. The procurement method is selective, conducted under a restricted procedure above the threshold, with active status. Key dates include the tender period ending on 12th August 2022, and the contract period commencing from 23rd January 2023 and continuing until 31st December 2023. The expected contract value is £500,000, with interests in delivery to various locations including the United Kingdom and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and mechanical testing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer innovative solutions in this niche. Companies with experience in firearms and ammunition testing, as well as those who can align with the Ministry of Defence’s standards and timelines, would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract, thereby fostering potential growth in their operations.

## Notice

Dstl Counter Terrorism and Security (CTS) Division (herein after and referred to as the Authority), have a requirement to conduct a programme of environmental and mechanical testing on a new version of the Attenuating Energy Projectile (AEP) impact round. The start of this work will need to coincide with the production of new AEP rounds which is planned to be ready January 2023. Please register your interest via the PQQ in the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP) : https://contracts.mod.uk/go/538971300182494D0963

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5034b82-7856-44fa-95c0-5857b2cdd3cb |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP4 0JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley |
| Westminster constituency | Salisbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73432000 - Test and evaluation of firearms and ammunition

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2022 at 16:07 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5034b82-7856-44fa-95c0-5857b2cdd3cb
- 29 Jul 2022 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9399-a2cd-4b1d-bb29-c7be6d25960d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b5034b82-7856-44fa-95c0-5857b2cdd3cb
  29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b64d9399-a2cd-4b1d-bb29-c7be6d25960d
  29th July 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/538971300182494D0963

## Provenance

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