DGM/1944 - Supply of Ceremonial Ammunition

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Instead of: 17 July 2019 Time: null

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The Authority has a potential requirement for the manufacture and supply of a range of ceremonial saluting natures for use in the 105mm FD L118, 13 Pounder and 3 Pounder ceremonial saluting guns.

At this stage, the following items have been identified, are for information only and are subject to change:

- cartridge blank 105MM FD 6OZ GP L48A1 - Build to print,

- cartridge blank 3 PR,

- cartridge blank 13 PR 4oz,

- cartridge blank 13 PR 8oz,

- cartridge blank 13 PR 1lb.

The Contract will be 3 years Firm, with