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title: "Procurement of No.12 Shearwires"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbd"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2021-08-02"
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# Procurement of No.12 Shearwires

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cfbd

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Procurement of No.12 Shearwires" is being managed by the Ministry of Defence, based in Filton Abbey Wood, Bristol. This tender is classified under the "Weapons, ammunition and associated parts" industry category and is currently in the planning stage, with an anticipated contract start date of 30th November 2021, lasting until 30th November 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £0.210 million, and interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by contacting the designated representatives via email by 27th August 2021. The procurement will utilize an e-Tendering system, and it is important to note that there will be no splitting of the contract into lots and no acceptance of variant bids.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers operating in the defence sector, particularly those specializing in the manufacture or provision of military hardware and associated components. Businesses capable of meeting specific security classifications and those with previous experience in similar defence procurement processes will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The Ministry of Defence's intention to procure 2000 No.12 Shearwires means that suppliers must demonstrate a capacity for timely delivery within a specified timeframe, which further emphasises the potential for business growth in this niche market.

## Notice

The No.12 Shearwire is an Arming Lanyard that works in conjunction with the 40" Lanyard to enable the safe release of PWIV from the F35B internal bomb bay. The IGMR DT are looking to procure a quantity of 2000 No.12 Shear wires, within a 6-month period from placement of order. The intention from the IGMR DT is to procure an initial quantity of 1000, with a further two purchases of a quantity 500, no later than 30/04/22 and 31/07/22. The security classification of this requirement is Official Sensitive, with a cyber risk level of very low in accordance with DEFSTAN 05/138. The duration of this Contract will be for 1 year from Contract placement. The IGMR DT have estimated the Contract value of this requirement as PS0.210M. This requirement will not be split into lots, due to the simplicity of this procurement. Also meaning that we will not be accepting variant bids. Additional information: IGMR ask that if you wish to express an interest in this procurement, that you do so to the following address; Hannah.Hawkins100@mod.gov.uk and Louise.Budd102@mod.gov.uk by Friday 27th August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018511-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | FILTON ABBEY WOOD, 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2021 at 21:45 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018511-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contracts.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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