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pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Minefield Breaching Systems to support Field Army manoeuvres RFI

[Ministry of Defence](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-defence)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

19 Mar 2024

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

Industry Request For Information (RFI) for minefield breaching systems to support Field Army manoeuvres".

UK Land Forces require a capability to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breaching solution. The key requirements are detailed below but scale (length and width) and effectiveness (assurance level/% reduction) will be priority drivers.

### Key User Requirements/Assumptions

- Required to reduce explosive barriers prior to employment of mechanical breach capability
- Assume primary target being minefields (AT threat)
- Clearance of EO 60-100% effective within 4.5m width - reducing to 40-50% beyond 4.5m boundaries
- >200m length of reduced/cleared route at a time
- > 4.5m width of reduced/cleared route (note current is 7.3m)
- Does not require Service Personnel to be in open forward in Direct Fire Zone - (assume operate closed down from AFV or controlled remotely)
- Self propelled or trailed behind in service armoured vehs (assume Trojan)
- Ability to reload to continue breach beyond initial 200m (inc simple reload process,

## CPV classification

Land mines

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/97f15d77-fe73-4205-b2c2-ed191488bada)

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