Participation application request for Point Detonating Fuze (PD) and Multi-Option Fuze (MOF)

Finnish Defence Forces is procuring Point Detonating Fuzes (“The PD”) and Multi-Option Fuzes ( “The MOF”), which are used with the Finnish artillery guns (155 K9FIN, 155 K 98 and 155 K 83-97). Approximated requested amount of Point Detonating Fuzes is 120.000 pcs and Multi-Option Fuzes 30.000 pcs during years 2026 - 2028. Procurement includes options. Few critical technical requirements regarding the product as following: The PD and the MOF shall be compatible with the gun specified according to Joint Ballistics Memorandum of Understanding (JBMoU) specifications. The PD and the MOF shall be compatible with the K9FIN weapon system and its subsystems such as loading device, ammunition stowage. The PD and the MOF shall be compatible with NATO standard 2” fuze cavity according to STANAG 2916 Ed. 3 and AOP-68 Ed. A Ver. 1 (Figure 1). The PD and the MOF shall be able to be used in climatic conditions C1, A3 according to AECTP-230. The PD and the MOF shall be able to be stored, maintained, transported in climatic conditions C2, A3 according to AECTP-230. During the life cycle the PD and the MOF shall be safe to store, transport and handle and remain workable in field conditions. The PD and the MOF shall be usable and operable in all weather and visibility conditions including high relative humidity, rain, dust and snowfall without any special arrangements. The PD and the MOF shall be settable manually. The PD and the MOF shall be safe to use and be functional after the drop of 1.5 meters if no visible damage. Explosives used in ammunition shall be qualified in accordance with STANAG 4170. All materials used in PD and the MOF shall be chemically compatible with each other. The life cycle of PD and the MOF shall be at least 10 years from the purchase order date. The packages shall fulfill the international regulations of transporting dangerous goods ADR, RID, IATA and IMDG-C. The hazard classification of the PD and the MOF shall be tested and determined according to Transport of Dangerous Goods, Manual of Tests and Criteria given by UN. The product shall meet REACH-requirements. More exact technical requirements will be published later in the Request for Quotation.