Explosives Tenders & Contracts

The Authority is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) to inform the market of its intention to establish an Open Defence and Security Framework for the purchase, support and maintenance of a range of in-service Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) Tools. The range of equipment requirements is split into the following LOT's: LOT1: User Filler Charge Container (UFCC's): A collection of equipment designed to house assured explosive material to enable explosive cutting, disruption, penetration, access and sympathetic functioning. LOT2: Firing Device/EOD Support Tools: a collection of equipment designed to initiate a variety of energetics or explosive charges using either electrical or mechanical means. LOT3: Mine Marking equipment. LOT4: Detonation/Explosive/Weapon: capability to render safe IEDs through disruption and remotely fired systems using a propelling cartridge (to fire projectiles) to remove fuses or otherwise neutralise or gain access to a target munition. LOT5: Infrastructure Search equipment Each LOT will be made up of several Nato Stock Number (NSN) requirements including but not limited to those within this notice. It is the Authority's intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements of being able to support the requirements (Minimum one NSN) of one or more of the noted LOTs. This procurement is being conducted as a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.

The Protect Delivery Team are considering initiating an Open Defence and Security Framework project for the purchase, support and maintenance of a range of in-service Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Search (EOD&S) Tools, including but not limited to: • User Filler Charge Container (UFCC's) • Firing Device/EOD Support Tools • Mine Marking equipment • Detonation/Explosive/Weapon • Infrastructure Search equipment It is the Authority’s intent to invite participation from suppliers who can demonstrate they are commercially compliant and can meet the technical requirements. The Authority intends to release a Preliminary Market Engagement notice (PMEN) in relation to this procurement in subsequent UK2 PMEN notices. The Project Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) associated with this opportunity, currently scheduled for late 2026. This an estimated date and subject to change. In issuing this UK1 notice, The Authority is not committing to commence with any procurement in relation to the requirements stated in this Notice.

A requirement to supply Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS) Accredited Stores to the MoD to ensure vessels are equipped with the appropriate capabilities. This procurement seeks to purchase the relevant pyrotechnics for distress signalling & man overboard recovery. The procurement is likely to require a specific number of items to be delivered each year. The items will be required to meet SOLAS standards (where applicable) and be within a specific measurement tolerance to ensure items are able to be stored on vessels.

A suite of equipment capable of Demolition and Breaching to Gain Entry

A suite of equipment capable of Demolition and Breaching to Gain Entry