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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-04699b
Published by:: Ministry of Defence
Authority ID:: AA76012
Publication date:: 23 May 2024
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Please see attached PIN PDF document, for the future procurement of 40mm Suite Grenades

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.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Ministry of Defence

Bristol

Contact person: Tom Baker

E-mail: tom.baker109@mod.gov.uk

NUTS: UKK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.mod.gov.uk

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions

I.5) Main activity

Defence

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Pre-market Engagement for the competitive procurement of 40mm Grenades

II.1.2) Main CPV code

35331300

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Please see attached PIN PDF document, for the future procurement of 40mm Suite Grenades

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 150 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

24600000

35300000

60000000

73422000

75000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

1. Title

Pre-market Engagement - Procurement of 40mm Grenades

2. CPV Codes Additional codes –

75000000 – Administration, Defence and Social Security Services

35300000 – Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

24600000 – Explosives

73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition

60000000 – Transport services (excluding waste transport)

3. Description of the opportunity

DGM is considering options for Provision of the 40mm suite of grenades from June 2025 onwards. DGM intends to issue a competitive tender to explore a market which shall be able to provide the following suite of grenades:

- 40 x 53mm HV grenades:

1. HEDP

2. Prac Impact

3. Inert

- 40 x 46mm LV grenades:

1. HEDP

2. Illumination (both visual and IR)

3. Smoke Screening

4. Prac Impact

5. Inert

This PIN is being issued to understand market research and the potential suppliers feedback to our proposed strategy.

DGM welcomes interest from individual suppliers, or prime contractors to manage the total requirement.

Contract value, is expected to be between £134M and £165M, depending on Contract strategy.

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.

4. Estimated date for competition commencement - Q2 of 2024

5. Any other relevant information:

DGM would like to understand potential providers interest and appetite to either 5 or 7 year hybrid framework approach, with the first 3 years being fixed. Years 4&5 or 4,5,6 & 7 would be based on a flexible framework approach, using a base price and index to assess the price at the start of the FY

PLEASE EMAIL TOM.BAKER109@MOD.GOV.UK FOR THE DELIVERY SCHEDULE

In issuing this PIN, DE&S is not committing to carry out any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this PIN. The above delivery schedule is subject to internal reviews and may change

6. Contractor Response

Please respond to this PIN confirming:

a) Your expression of interest to the requirement

b) Your views on the proposed Contract strategy and any preferred route (i.e. 5 or 7 year hybrid Contract)

c) Your justification for your answer to point b)

d) Your ability to manufacture and deliver in accordance with the above delivery schedule

II.2.14) Additional information

N/A

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

23/05/2024

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

n/a

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

22/05/2024

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
75000000	Administration, defence and social security services	Defence and security
73422000	Development of firearms and ammunition	Pre-feasibility study and technological demonstration
24600000	Explosives	Chemical products
35331300	Grenades	Ammunition for firearms and warfare
60000000	Transport services (excl. Waste transport)	Transport and Related Services
35300000	Weapons, ammunition and associated parts	Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: tom.baker109@mod.gov.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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