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title: "Supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP)"
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# Supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP)

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e62c6b70-0c9a-4e30-aca3-93a0e5ba7194

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Defence General Munitions Team, has completed a tender process for the supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP) ammunition. This procurement falls under the industry category of weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, with a contract value of £2,556,339. The contract is set to commence on 31st October 2018 and will run for one year, with possible extensions for an additional two years. The procurement method was a non-competitive negotiated procedure due to technical reasons, with the tender period ending on 4th September 2018. The delivery of these items is expected to take place in the South West of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the defence and munitions sectors, particularly those with expertise in producing ammunition or associated military supplies. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, as the procurement is designed to support their participation in government contracts. Businesses capable of delivering specialised munitions are well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially fostering growth through sustained traction within the defence procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Defence General Munitions Team, part of UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), intends to place a Contract DGM/1920 for supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP) provided by Edgar Brothers. The duration of the contract will be for a 1 year buy, with 2 years of options for additional supply. It is considered that this requirement can be placed using the Non-Competitive Negotiated Procedure pursuant to Article 28(1)(e) of Directive 2009/81/EC (Regulation 16(1)(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011). This is for technical reasons. 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/4f21ae80-3000-4f9e-81aa-f077ac02a197 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Oct 2018 - 29 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,556,339 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,556,339 |
| 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, 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDGAR BROTHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2018 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f21ae80-3000-4f9e-81aa-f077ac02a197

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f21ae80-3000-4f9e-81aa-f077ac02a197
  8th September 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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