--- title: "Packaging Support Solution" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM" published: "2020-07-26" --- # Packaging Support Solution Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec73ab69-561a-463a-8f49-e58d2264687c.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, specifically the Weapons and Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, is initiating a tender for a 10-year contract titled "Packaging Support Solution". This opportunity falls under the packaging and related services industry and is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is selective, specifically a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 3rd August 2020. The contract will commence on 1st April 2021, running until 31st March 2031, and is valued at approximately £65 million, with a minimum contract value of £55 million. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in packaging and logistics, particularly those experienced in refurbishing container systems and managing logistical challenges associated with explosives packaging. Companies that focus on recycling and sustainable practices will find this project especially aligned with their competencies. The flexible and quality-driven nature of the work necessitates suppliers that can handle high volumes while meeting stringent regulations, making this an ideal venture for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger firms with the capacity to innovate and comply with military standards. ## 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: Packaging and related services.'. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400e2bf8-ee85-4d7e-bb5e-0561a4875b8d | | 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 | 26 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Aug 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79920000 - Packaging and related services ## Release History - 26 Jul 2020 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400e2bf8-ee85-4d7e-bb5e-0561a4875b8d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/400e2bf8-ee85-4d7e-bb5e-0561a4875b8d 26th 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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