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Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Ref: (2024/S 000-002109/EN)
Nature of contract: Service contract
Procedure: Not applicable
Type of bid required: Not applicable

Prior information notice without call for competition
Services

This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Official name: Ministry of Defence
Postal address: DMG, FIR 1C #4110
Town: Bristol
Postal code: BS34 8JH
Country: United Kingdom
Contact Person: Helen Cole
Email: helen.cole604@mod.gov.uk
Internet address(es):
Main address: www.mod.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from:
the above mentioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local sub-divisions
I.5) Main activity
Defence

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement:
II.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.
II.1.2) Main CPV code: 79000000
II.1.3) Type of contract: Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 400000000 Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
The contract is divided into lots: no
II.2) Description:
II.2.2)Additional CPV code(s)
Main CPV code: 24600000
Main CPV code: 35300000
Main CPV code: 39225500
Main CPV code: 48000000
Main CPV code: 50620000
Main CPV code: 60000000
Main CPV code: 71630000
Main CPV code: 72000000
Main CPV code: 73422000
Main CPV code: 75000000
Main CPV code: 79400000
Main CPV code: 79418000
Main CPV code: 79990000

II.2.3) Place of performance
Nuts code:
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria

II.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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:2024-12-02
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement(GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: no
IV.2) Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
VI.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.

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice:2024-01-22