Published date: 22 January 2024
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Early engagement (published 22 January 2024, last edited 25 January 2024)
Closed early engagement
Contract summary
Industry
Explosives - 24600000
Weapons, ammunition and associated parts - 35300000
Pyrotechnics - 39225500
Software package and information systems - 48000000
Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition - 50620000
Transport services (excl. Waste transport) - 60000000
Technical inspection and testing services - 71630000
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000
Development of firearms and ammunition - 73422000
Administration, defence and social security services - 75000000
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Business and management consultancy and related services - 79400000
Procurement consultancy services - 79418000
Miscellaneous business-related services - 79990000
Location of contract
BS34 8JH
Procurement reference
tender_408178/1304731
Published date
22 January 2024
Closing date
16 February 2024
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
DE&S is considering options for Provision of Defence General Munitions (DGM) covering various small arms ammunition, explosive natures and pyrotechnics, and inclusive of Category Management. DE&S is looking to understand what services are currently available in the market that meet this requirement.
DE&S is looking to engage the market to gain further information only at this time. The information provided will help DE&S to consider and shape a future market engagement strategy and service requirements.
DE&S is looking to assess the market capability in relation to the provision of (please note this is not an exhaustive list and may change following the engagement event):
1. Contracting / Procurement (of Defence General Munitions)
2. Category Strategy Development & Management
3. Product & Supplier (re)Qualification & Approval
4. Supplier Management
5. Oversight / Management of parties with the DGM Supply Chain
6. Demand Planning, Forecasting and Order Capture
7. Purchase to Pay (P2P) and other enabling IT systems & processes
8. Governance and New Product Design/Introduction
DE&S welcomes interest from individual suppliers, consortia, Joint Ventures and / or Special Purpose Vehicles. There is no requirement for interested parties to have experience of the Defence Sector.
Contract value, including the in-scope Munitions to be provided via this arrangement is in excess of £400m.
Suppliers should note that any specified total contract values are the Authority's best estimates. The value and contract term for this potential requirement will be informed by this Market Engagement activity.
The event is to be held from 1300 to 1600 on Wednesday 28th February 2024 at the Village Hotel, Bullfinch Close, Filton, Bristol, BS34 6FG
Due to space restrictions of the venue the number of attendees, from any one supplier / supplier grouping is 2 individuals.
To indicate interest in attending please respond via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP). Note: you MUST have a registered account to access DSP. Details of how to register can be found here www.contracts.mod.uk
Interested parties MUST indicate their desire to attend by no later than 16th February 2024. The Authority will issue confirmation of supplier attendance by 1700 on 23rd February 2024. Please do NOT attend the event without receiving such a confirmation as you will NOT be permitted entry.
For clarity it is to be noted that potential suppliers WILL BE required to provide evidence of PSC (Personal Security clearances) should they decide to participate in any resulting procurement competition.
In issuing this PIN, DE&S is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. Non-participation in the Industry Day will not preclude any organisation from participating in any future competition.
Estimated date for competition commencement is currently anticipated to be Q4 of 2024
About the buyer
Contact name
Helen Cole
Address
Fir 1C, #4110, MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
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