The Dutch Ministry of Defence (MoD) published a request for information (RFI) for the procurement of 81 mm mortars on 23 April.
The Dutch MoD published a request for information on 23 April 2019 for the procurement of 81 mm mortars to replace the L16A2 seen in action in Afghanistan in 2006. (Dutch MoD)
A long-term framework agreement is to be signed covering the entire operational life of the weapon system for about 20 years.
The initial requirement is for 122 mortars, several types of 81 mm ammunition, initial spare parts, documentation, training, and sighting equipment, including 39 automatic aiming systems for armoured infantry.
The deadline for bids is 24 May, to be followed by the invitation to be sent to the selected candidates on 21 June.
The evaluation criteria for bids are weighted as follows: 60% fulfilment of requirements, 30% component certification, and 10% price.
The RFI for 81 mm mortars followed the Dutch MoD’s signature of a framework contract with Hirtenberger Defence Systems of Austria on 17 April for 60 mm mortar ammunition. The new mortar rounds are scheduled to be delivered in May, and the contract covers the next five to seven years.
The Dutch MoD said on 19 April that its Defence Materiel Organisation and Defensie Munitiebedrijf ammunition company have been working on a new weapon and its ammunition for years, which will be available again for the first time in a while.
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