Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Ministry of Defence
DMG, FIR 1C #4110
Bristol
BS34 8JH
Contact
Helen Cole
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Defence
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Pre-market Engagement Supplier Event - Wednesday 28th February 2024 - Prime Contract for the Provision of Defence General Munitions (DGM) inclusive of Category Management.
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 24600000 - Explosives
- 35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts
- 39225500 - Pyrotechnics
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition
- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79418000 - Procurement consultancy services
- 79990000 - Miscellaneous business-related services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
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.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
2 December 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.