Published date: 19 December 2024
Last edited date: 19 December 2024
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Contract summary
Industry
Packaging and related services - 79920000
Packaging services - 79921000
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract
£58,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_446314/1436611
Published date
19 December 2024
Closing date
21 March 2025
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
2 March 2026
Contract end date
3 March 2031
Contract type
Service 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
a) APMT intend to contract the requirement of the provision of a 3-year contract to support the future and ongoing supply of the Munition Packaging Service. The Authority requires a suite of the following:
b) The range of munitions packaging in scope covers approximately 60 container types, and associated internal packaging, ranging from pallet sized Unit Load Specifications (ULS) for artillery ammunition to Small Arms Ammunition Containers and other common user items. The packaging catalogue can be broadly ranged from the high value, low volume to the low value, high volume.
c) Any waste generated because of the processing, refurbishment, stock management and obsolesce must, once approved by the PT, be disposed of in the most cost effective and environmentally friendly manner. More detail provided within Areas 1 and 9. This process should be affirmed within an Environmental Management Plan and Disposal Management Plan. Wherever possible options should contain a 'gainshare' solution that will see value returned to the Authority.
d) To maintain visibility of the complete Supply Chain and its inventory, a warehouse stock management system must be used to manage inventory quantities, works in progress status, condition, and location. All stock must be accounted for using a recognised NATO Stock Number (NSN) or drawing number if an NSN is unavailable. Any newly manufactured or procured items will be codified by the Authority in accordance with DEFCON 117.
e) This SOR scopes out nine major areas which are core obligations that must be supported:
Area 1 - Refurbishment:
Area 2 - Post-Design Services:
Area 3 - Sourcing and Procurement of Internal Packaging:
Area 4 - 1814kg NATO 2 Tonne pallets and Pallet Tray:
Area 5 - Container Security Seals:
Area 6 - Warehousing:
Area 7 - Recycling:
Area 8 - Procurement of new ammunition containers
Area 9 - Project & Contract Management
bidders can bid for 2 lots, either all of the areas above or area 8 only.
Access the DPQQ via the Defence Sourcing Portal (DSP)
About the buyer
Address
Filton Abbey Wood, Bristol BS34 8JH
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England
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