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title: "Project ABEL"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e5d1435d-ad5f-46f4-9bcb-adece3a58e19"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM"
published: "2018-02-12"
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# Project ABEL

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d1435d-ad5f-46f4-9bcb-adece3a58e19

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence's Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team is currently conducting a tender for "Project ABEL," focusing on the procurement of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a total estimated value of £3 billion. The tender is part of the active procurement stage, with the submission period ending on 1st January 2023, and the contractual obligations commencing from the same date, extending until 31st December 2038. The delivery location specified for this project is the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This substantial contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in defence and munitions manufacturing. Companies that can provide high-quality weapons, ammunition, and related components will be well-suited to compete for this tender. The long contract duration also suggests potential for stable revenue streams, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the defence sector.

## Notice

Weapons, ammunition and associated parts. 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: Weapons, ammunition and associated parts.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981ac8d-60d9-4837-9dfb-4cd6fe730806 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2038 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2018 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981ac8d-60d9-4837-9dfb-4cd6fe730806

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1981ac8d-60d9-4837-9dfb-4cd6fe730806
  12th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk/delta/signup.html?userType=supplier

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