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title: "Test and Practice Cartridges and Cartridge Design Safety Assessment and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping to Support EWCM Inc 1a"
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published: "2024-09-19"
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# Test and Practice Cartridges and Cartridge Design Safety Assessment and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping to Support EWCM Inc 1a

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049c3a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has completed a procurement process for the provision of test and practice cartridges and the design safety assessment and trials related to the Electronic Warfare Counter Measures (EWCM) Inc 1a Ancilia launcher. This procurement falls within the electronic warfare systems and countermeasures industry category. Located in the South West of England (UKK1 region), the procurement process was awarded on 18th September 2024, following a limited procurement method. The contract was awarded without prior publication of a call for competition for technical reasons and through previously established supplier exclusivity, with Chemring Countermeasures Ltd being identified as the only capable provider. The total contract value is £2,691,173.94 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the defence and aerospace sectors, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing and testing electronic warfare systems. The contract involves both the provision of materials and extensive testing and safety assessments, creating a demand for advanced technical expertise and robust quality control mechanisms. While Chemring Countermeasures Ltd has already been awarded the contract, similar tenders in the future could provide lucrative prospects for manufacturers and service providers with specialised knowledge in defence technologies and compliance with rigorous safety standards.

## Notice

Provision of test and practice rounds to support trials of the EWCM 1a Ancilia launcher. Design Safety Assessment of the cartridges and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping will also be carried out as part of the Contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of test and practice rounds to support trials of the EWCM 1a Ancilia launcher. Design Safety Assessment of the cartridges and Trials, Test and Analysis Plan Scoping will also be carried out as part of the Contract.

Options: Option 1 - Provision of HSE CAD testing

### Procurement Information

It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service is lawful under Regulation 16 (1) (a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This is for technical reasons as, through previous market engagement, including discussions with potential suppliers for the trainable launchers, it has been established that Chemring is the only manufacturer and supplier of the specific cartridges required by the Authority, to satisfy this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030001-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,691,173 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHEMRING COUNTERMEASURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 35730000 - Electronic warfare systems and counter measures

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 11:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030001-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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