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title: "Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS)"
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# Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dddb612e-1827-4052-8311-e9a0c3e17313

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defence has awarded the Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS) contract to BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Limited, projected to deliver a range of general munitions from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2037, with an option for a five-year extension. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically ammunition for firearms and warfare, amounting to £3.4 billion. The procurement method used was a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication. The significant contract period followed the closure of the tender period, which ended on 30 November 2020, and the award was published on 14 December 2020. The relevant delivery location is Bristol, England.

This contract represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in defence manufacturing, especially those specialising in munitions production, supply, and in-service support. Competitors may include large enterprises with the capacity to develop and upgrade military products, as well as organisations committed to supply chain sustainability and regulatory compliance. As the existing Munitions Acquisition Supply Solution (MASS) contract is set to expire in 2027, businesses positioned to adapt to these regulatory frameworks and provide innovative solutions for the UK Ministry of Defence may find themselves well-placed to engage in future opportunities under the NGMS framework.

## Notice

Defence General Munitions Project Team (DGM PT), part of the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence ("the Authority") has placed the Next Generation Munitions Solution (NGMS) Contract with BAE Systems Global Combat Systems Munitions Limited ("the Supplier") for a range of general munitions. This requirement is currently delivered by the Supplier under the Munitions Acquisition Supply Solution (MASS) contract and represents those munitions within the Authority's general munitions portfolio which are manufactured by the Supplier in the UK. (Ammunition for firearms and warfare. Supply and in-service support of a range of general munitions (SAA, medium calibre, mortars, artillery and tank ammunition)). NGMS includes the provision for capability for development and upgrade of these products and through life support, including safety management, with the capacity to reduce or increase the scope of munitions where compatible with the regulatory regime in force at the time. MASS is due to expire on 31 December 2027, following a five-year run-down period, and it is intended for MASS to be terminated and for delivery to commence under NGMS from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2037, with an option for a further 5 year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5353336a-45c1-4144-9785-c0dce7370aa8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 31 Dec 2037 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,400,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,400,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS GLOBAL COMBAT SYSTEMS MUNITIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35331000 - Ammunition for firearms and warfare

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2020 at 09:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5353336a-45c1-4144-9785-c0dce7370aa8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5353336a-45c1-4144-9785-c0dce7370aa8
  14th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/882ecae6-3d07-4b79-a557-601e70e7f37b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/b9573ab8-ac75-4c0e-a259-2e7d1fcc6dce

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mod.uk

## Provenance

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