Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c35-3b69-7261-a154-f4c4b31d8f37/counter-explosive-ordanance-defence-dps closed GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # Counter-Explosive Ordanance, Defence - DPS [FCO Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/fco-services) Estimated value £100,000 Published 10 Apr 2019 Deadline Closed 10 May 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Foreign Commonwealth Office Services (FCOS) is seeking to establish a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Framework on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) The MOD intends to increase support via an external supply chain to international partners facing the threat from explosive ordnance. This includes improvised explosive devices (IEDs), mines, explosive remnants of war (ERW) and conventional munitions (CM). The intent is to generate options for delivery (equipment, services and training) that combine military, police and external supply chain resources via a DPS framework. This initiative aligns well to the National Security Strategy objectives; Protect our People, Project our Global Influence and Promote our Prosperity. It is the requirement that this DPS Framework opportunity is open to a wide variety of suppliers (SME's, VCSE's and larger organisations). Bidders who initially respond to this notice and successfully meet the Authority's criteria stipulated in the Selection Questionnaire (SQ), will be awarded a place on the DPS Framework. Bidders who are successfully admitted to the DPS Framework will be eligible to participate in Mini-Competitions for the provision of Counter Explosive and Demolitions equipment, services and training. The DPS Framework will be for a period of ten (10) years with a review within the first 12 months. A longer DPS Framework is required to ensure there are sufficient Mini-Competition opportunities to maximise market interest and sufficient opportunities for new entrants to join the DPS Framework. For more information on this opportunity please go to [fco.bravosolution.co.uk](https://www.fco.bravosolution.co.uk) Additional information: Please submit your returned SQ and additional documents which can be uploaded in the general attachment area no later then 12:hrs Friday 10th May 2019 Read full description ## CPV classification Motor vehicles Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/17fb247a-0052-4297-afb9-3f58be0d417c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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