Scope
Reference
DM/00180
Description
Defence Munitions (hereafter referred to as 'the Authority'), requires the Contractor to provide a replacement for the current pipework installation installed at Defence Munitions (DM) Beith (Ayrshire). The contractor should provide an engineering solution for the removal of existing pipework, installation of a suitable replacement pipework and testing of complete installation.
Total value (estimated)
- £250,000 excluding VAT
- £300,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 March 2026 to 1 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45232121 - Irrigation piping construction work
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 August 2025
Engagement process description
Defence Munitions Beith are requesting information on the below mentioned requirement. The Authority intends to engage with industry and are looking for expressions of interest from parties who wish to dial in/hear more on the upcoming requirement.
The Requirement: The Authority is potentially looking for a contractor to supply a solution for the replacement of pipework across numerous buildings. The piping must be:
• Suitable for breathing air applications
• Low maintenance
• Preferably lightweight aluminium solution
It must be able to withstand/ be compatible with safe working pressure of 12 bar and be able to connect to existing compressors and ancillaries.
The intent of the contract is to include both removal of previous piping structures, as well as the installation of the new solution, along with providing training and support to internal stakeholders for operational use and maintenance. The solution must meet certain minimum pressure requirements of 12 bar.
The Authority does not require a bespoke built service, but the service does need to meet the essential requirements that will be fully set out in the Statement of Requirement at a later stage.
We request that industry respond to the below questions to confirm interest in attendance and return these to DESWpnsDM-CSI-Comrcl@mod.gov.uk using the title 'RFI response for Replacement Piping'.
The closing date for expressions of interest is 11.59pm Monday 18th August 2025.
All interested parties will be given further information relating to the bidder's conference, including the date of the conference, in due course.
Question as follows:
- Is the Replacement Piping Contract something your organisation would be interested in submitting a bid for? Yes / No
- Do you intend to bid as your own organisation or part of a consortium? Own / Consortium/Unknown
- We are planning to hold a bidders' conference via Microsoft Teams.
Please confirm whether you would like to receive further information with regards to this conference and potential attendance. Yes/No
- If yes please provide the full name of your company and names and email addresses for those interested in attending
(Maximum 3 people)
- Do you have any questions regarding the requirement which you would like us to address during the bidder's conference?
- Please state your organisations national coverage for works/services.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
30 September 2025
Contracting authority
Defence Equipment and Support
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRL-5831-GLMM
MOD Abbey Wood
Bristol
BS34 8JH
United Kingdom
Email: DESWpnsDM-CSI-Comrcl@mod.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/defence-equipment-and-support
Region: UKK12 - Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Organisation type: Public authority - central government