Published date: 17 January 2025

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: 14 February 2025, 5pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Repair and maintenance services of weapon systems - 50842000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£960,000

Procurement reference

tender_478891/1442833

Published date

17 January 2025

Closing date

14 February 2025

Closing time

5pm

Contract start date

30 May 2025

Contract end date

29 May 2030

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)

The opportunity was not advertised, because for example only one supplier is capable of delivering the requirement, or due to extreme urgency brought about by unforeseen events.

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

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 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.

Please refer to Defence Opportunity Listing for Full VTN.

More information

Links

  • N/A
  • Opportunity Link

Additional text

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About the buyer

Address

DE&S, MOD Abbey Wood, Defence Munitions NH4 #4110, Fir 3B
Bristol
BS34 8JH
England

Email

charlotte.ford130@mod.gov.uk

Website

https://contracts.mod.uk/