--- title: "Packaging Support Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2020-07-31" --- # Packaging Support Solution Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cf642776-aaf8-4c24-96c3-a83502d4cefe.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is initiating a tender for a comprehensive Packaging Support Solution with a robust 10-year contract duration, including a fixed five-year term and five one-year options. This procurement, classified under refurbishment work, targets delivering packaging services to the MOD, specifically involving the refurbishment of 200,000 to 350,000 ammunition containers and the provision of required packaging materials. The tender process is selective and follows a restricted procedure, with submission deadlines set for 8th September 2020. The contract is expected to commence on 1st April 2021 and run until 31st March 2031, with a total estimated value of £65 million. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of managing large-scale refurbishment projects and adhering to stringent quality standards. Businesses with expertise in packaging, recycling, and logistics, particularly those experienced in working with defence contracts or similar sectors, would have an advantage. Given the long-term nature of the contract, companies offering innovative and sustainable solutions in packaging materials and processes can play a vital role in helping the MOD reduce landfill waste while ensuring compliance with military specifications. ## Notice The Authority is considering placing a 10-year contract (5-years fixed with five 1-year options) This will involve: * The annual refurbishment of a large quantity of (approximately 200,000 to 350,000) assorted ammunition containers to predefined standards. There are around 50 different container types requiring refurbishment and a considerably larger quantity of internal and external packaging materiel. Typically, these range from the H84 ammunition container (280x83x 74mm) to the L19 unit load (1020x1195x1350mm) container and component part materials include steel, aluminium, polythene, polyethylene, polystyrene, cardboard and wood. The active process for each container will be: o Storing. o Cleaning o Repair (minimal) o Repainting o Testing o Receipting and issuing. The refurbishment procedure will also involve the sifting and review of component parts to maximise stock recycling. The work requires a high degree of flexibility and focus on production targets, whilst maintaining quality standards. * Post-Design Services that provides drawing and manufacturing services to ensure policy compliant movement of ammunition for training and operations. * To provide Fixed annual deliveries for the supply of 1814kg NATO Standard MEXE Pallets for an annual allocation. To meet the MOD's requirement. * To provide Pallet Trays, Top (SV3512), Middle (SV3513) and Bottom (SV3514) to meet DGM and Defence Munitions (DM) requirement of each tray per annum. Pallet Trays are mandated in Def Stan 00-814 as an essential, integral, safety component utilised in the transportation of H83 and M2A1 ammunition containers, the most commonly used ammunition containers by UK MOD. The purpose of the trays is to prevent any movement of individual ammunition containers on NATO 2 tonne pallets during transit. * A full programme of recycling of surplus and obsolete materiel in line with UK Government policy of reducing landfill waste and incorporating 'closed loop' sustainability (except for metal waste, which falls under the remit of Defence Equipment & Sales Agency (DESA) responsibility). * Provide seals (currently utilising TIK) to enable Front Line Command (FLC) to comply with the sealing of explosives packaging as mandated in JSP 762 Pt 2 (V8.0 Sep 18) and JSP 482 Ch13. * When required the procurement of new materiel to meet DGM packaging needs and which will offer the authority a best value for money supply solution. 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: Refurbishment work.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece148d8-e053-4ab3-9414-7684c0562824 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000,000 | | 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 | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45453100 - Refurbishment work ## Release History - 31 Jul 2020 at 07:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece148d8-e053-4ab3-9414-7684c0562824 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ece148d8-e053-4ab3-9414-7684c0562824 31st July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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