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title: "Next Generation Munitions Solution"
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# Next Generation Munitions Solution

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE, WEAPONS, DEFENCE GENERAL MUNITIONS (DGM) PROJECT TEAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc631338-87f2-4c01-90f2-a8de9b885002

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Next Generation Munitions Solution" is led by the Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team, based in Bristol, England. This process falls under the goods category, specifically focused on ammunition for firearms and warfare. The tender was completed with an award made on 1st December 2020 for a substantial contract valued at £3.4 billion, with the contract period extending until 31st December 2037. The procurement was undertaken through an alternative method, which did not involve prior publication of a contract notice, indicating a strategic approach to sourcing.

This tender offers significant opportunities for companies involved in the production and support of munitions, particularly those with capabilities in general munitions, including small arms ammunition, medium calibre, mortars, artillery, and tank ammunition. Large-scale manufacturers and suppliers who possess the requisite expertise in the defence sector are well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to their growth and involvement in long-term strategic defence projects.

## Notice

Supply and in-service support of a range of general munitions (SAA, medium calibre, mortars, artillery and tank ammunition) 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: Ammunition for firearms and warfare.'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d76ad41-5e32-4e63-b029-aa9dfbeb69fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Award of a contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union(in the cases listed in points k) and l) in Annex D) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 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, 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 | 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

- 21 Dec 2020 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d76ad41-5e32-4e63-b029-aa9dfbeb69fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5d76ad41-5e32-4e63-b029-aa9dfbeb69fa
  21st December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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