Published date: 15 June 2019

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: 17 July 2019

Contract summary

Industry

  • Weapons, ammunition and associated parts - 35300000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£2,000,000 to £4,000,000

Procurement reference

BIP75404579

Published date

15 June 2019

Closing date

17 July 2019

Contract start date

30 September 2019

Contract end date

31 March 2022

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The Authority has a potential requirement for the manufacture and supply of a range of ceremonial saluting natures for use in the 105mm FD L118, 13 Pounder and 3 Pounder ceremonial saluting guns.
At this stage, the following items have been identified, are for information only and are subject to change:
- cartridge blank 105MM FD 6OZ GP L48A1 - Build to print,
- cartridge blank 3 PR,
- cartridge blank 13 PR 4oz,
- cartridge blank 13 PR 8oz,
- cartridge blank 13 PR 1lb.
The Contract will be 3 years Firm, with Options to buy quantities of the ammunition for an additional 2 years.
It is the initial intention of the authority, where practicable and available, to supply Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for the 105MM FD 6OZ GP L48A1 blank and a Technical Data Pack for the manufacture and supply of this item.
For all the other natures, the authority no longer retains the GFE. Therefore, an appropriate solution is requested.
There will also be Options to procure additional quantities of ammunition throughout the duration of the Contract and for a further 2 years after the initial 3 year requirements.

More information

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About the buyer

Address

#4115, Fir 1b
ABW
Bristol
BS34 8JH
UK

Telephone

+443067931237

Email

Francesca.James100@mod.gov.uk