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title: "DM/00184 - Metal Laundry VTN"
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# DM/00184 - Metal Laundry VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d41f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for contract DM/00184, titled "Metal Laundry VTN," within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of weapon systems. The contract, which falls under the services procurement category, involves the provision, servicing, maintenance, and chemical supply for equipment used in paint stripping, degreasing, and phosphating of guns at DM Gosport. The contract commenced on 16 January 2025 and will be carried out by Metalwash Ltd over a five-year period. The procurement method was a limited negotiated procedure, exempt from prior publication of a contract notice under Regulation 16(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, due to the unique technical capabilities required.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in the provision and servicing of specialised industrial machinery and chemicals, particularly those with expertise in military-grade equipment maintenance. It is an excellent opportunity for firms capable of offering robust and comprehensive solutions that meet strict technical specifications and safety standards. SMEs with the ability to supply and maintain complex machinery, along with the provision of specific chemical solutions, stand to benefit significantly from such a contract, gaining valuable experience in defence procurement and expanding their portfolio within the high-demand defence sector.

## Notice

The scope of this contract is: 1.1 Provision of equipment - The contractor is required to provide the necessary machinery for Paint Stripping, Degreasing and Phosphating of guns/gun parts, as part of the Metal Laundry capability at DM Gosport (GOS). 1.2 Servicing and maintenance of machines - The contractor is required to conduct routine servicing and maintenance to the machinery supplied, and to respond and resolve any breakdowns of the machinery. 1.3 Chemical Supply, testing and disposal - The contractor is required to supply the necessary chemicals to allow for the paint stripping, degreasing and phosphating of gun/gun parts. The contractor is also responsible for regular testing of the chemicals being used in these processes and machines, and disposal of chemicals as required. It is proposed to place Single Source Contract with Metal Wash Ltd using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice which is allowable under DSPCR 2011Section 16(a)(ii) when, for technical reasons the contract may be awarded only to a particular economic operator.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of this contract is: 1.1 Provision of equipment - The contractor is required to provide the necessary machinery for Paint Stripping, Degreasing and Phosphating of guns/gun parts, as part of the Metal Laundry capability at DM Gosport (GOS). 1.2 Servicing and maintenance of machines - The contractor is required to conduct routine servicing and maintenance to the machinery supplied, and to respond and resolve any breakdowns of the machinery. 1.3 Chemical Supply, testing and disposal - The contractor is required to supply the necessary chemicals to allow for the paint stripping, degreasing and phosphating of gun/gun parts. The contractor is also responsible for regular testing of the chemicals being used in these processes and machines, and disposal of chemicals as required. 1.4 Contract Duration - This contract will be for a duration of 5 years

### Procurement Information

Defence Munitions (DM), part of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to place a new single source contract (DM/00184) with Metal Wash Ltd, for a period of 5 years to provide equipment hire and chemical supply to support the end-to-end process for the Metal Laundry capability at DM Gosport. In accordance with regulation 4 of the Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (SI 2019/697) this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 as amended (in particular by SI 2019/697 and SI 2020/1450). Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that this contract can be placed with Metal Wash Ltd using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice under Regulation 16(a)(ii) of the Defence and Security Public Contract Regulation 2011 for technical reasons. Plant hire and maintenance and Chemical supply testing and disposal can only be placed with Metal Wash Ltd for the following reasons: 1. Metal Wash Ltd are the only known supplier to be able to provide Plant Hire of the Paint Stripping, Degreasing and Manganese Phosphating machines as an end-to-end capability within the Metal Laundry. Metal Wash Ltd -is the only supplier who has the technical know-how to ensure a standardised technical approach across the entire process, ensuring that each machine is integrated and compatible with one another and the DM estate as well as the technical knowledge to ensure the safe operation of each piece of equipment within the capability. 2. Specific processes, machinery and chemicals are required as part of the Metal Laundry capability as depicted in the Technical Documents (Ref: MEPP 001, ASEP 022-A-209-013). Metal Wash Ltd are the only known supplier able to provide a Manganese Phosphating machine for Plant Hire, and the only supplier to have the fit for scale machinery required to fit the specifications of all current weapon types. 3. Metal Wash Ltd are the only known company able to supply both the machines and the specific chemicals required. The use of Grade 1 Manganese Phosphate is prescribed within Technical Document (Ref: MEPP 001, ASEP 022-A-209-013) and no other chemicals are acceptable for use in these processes. Metal Wash Ltd is the only supplier who has the technical expertise to provide assurance to the Authority that the Chemicals supplied are Safety complaint, are correct for the equipment, can be disposed of safely, and will achieve the desired outcomes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001669-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £960,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| 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 | METALWASH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50842000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems

## Release History

- 17 Jan 2025 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001669-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://contracts.mod.uk/
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59317
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/7591834701946EA8B3D0
- https://des.mod.uk/
- https://metalwash.co.uk/

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