Published date: 24 August 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 September 2023, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fireworks - 24613200

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,400,000

Procurement reference

tender_378201/1250630

Published date

24 August 2023

Closing date

25 September 2023

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

1 February 2024

Contract end date

31 January 2028

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Procurement of Submarine Signal Ejector - The authority is considering placing a 5-year contract (3 years firm priced, 2 years fixed) plus 2 fixed price option years for the supply of the SSE Pyrotechnics.
UK and NATO SMs (Submarine) use submerged launched pyrotechnics for several functions for both safety and operational reasons which include:
a. Indication of a submarine emergency or distress (DISSUB) via a red signal flare - Red Grenade (RG).
b. Marking of SM position for Fishing Vessel Avoidance or for tactical exercise - Candle Smoke White/Yellow CSW / CSY.
c. Indication of a SM attack on a surface vessel or vessels - Green Grenade (GG).
Further details can be found in the Summary of Requirements document.

More information

Links

Additional text

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at www.contracts.mod.uk

About the buyer

Address

Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

deswpnsdgm-comrclmultiuser@mod.gov.uk