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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-feff09e4-d444-49a1-8cab-1fdc02ff1e54

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, Weapons, Defence General Munitions (DGM) Project Team in the UK intends to awarding contract BIP70524072 for the supply of 5.56mm Reduced Ricochet Light Penetration (RRLP) munitions. The procurement process is currently complete, with the contract valued at £2,556,339 set for an initial duration of one year starting from December 4, 2018, and includes options for two additional years. This contract was awarded under the Non-Competitive Negotiated Procedure, citing technical reasons, and falls within the category of goods related to weapons and ammunition. The procurement process concluded with the award date being December 3, 2018.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in defence-related goods, particularly those with experience in supplying ammunition and associated parts. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) could find this tender suitable, especially those with capabilities in high-precision manufacturing or supply chain management within the defence sector. Engaging in this tender could help businesses grow by securing a stable contract with the UK Ministry of Defence, thereby enhancing their reputation and potential for future contracts in a competitive marketplace.

## 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/ccdd3ebc-ec59-44d0-ba71-26ed1602190a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 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 | IAN EDGAR (LIVERPOOL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2019 at 06:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccdd3ebc-ec59-44d0-ba71-26ed1602190a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccdd3ebc-ec59-44d0-ba71-26ed1602190a
  26th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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