Support to Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) Delivery

UWTSD commenced delivery of Degree Apprenticeship programmes in 2018 and is currently the largest provider of Higher Education Degree Apprenticeship programmes in Wales, with more than 1,000 degree apprentices currently enrolled. A central Apprenticeship Unit has been developed offering up to 20 apprenticeship pathways. In September 2018 specialist provision in Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives (OME) began delivery to UK nationals with apprentices in the employment of Executive Agencies to the Ministry of Defence, industry, and commercial enterprise. Current enrolment within OME stands at 144 apprentices, with numbers set to increase significantly over the next 10 years. Owing to this expected increase, UWTSD seeks potential suppliers for up to four (4) specific deliverables (LOTS) annually. The UWTSD Group is now seeking to appoint a range of suitably qualified and experienced (SQEP) consultants and facilities to undertaking the following LOTs: LOT 1: Support to academic module delivery through the provision of SQEP. LOT 2: Provision of a chemistry facility and SQEP to conduct small-scale energetic experiments LOT 3: The provision of a range facility and SQEP to conduct ballistic and trace experimentation: LOT 4: The provision of 2 visits per year to an OME establishment for 30 students