Counter Explosive Ordnance Defence Engagement (CEDE)
The focal point in the UK Ministry of Defence for international Government to Government (G2G) requests for support in the management of the threats and risks from conventional munitions, improvised explosive devices (IED) and Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear-Explosive Ordnance (CBRN-EO).
Government Assured – Contractor Delivered
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The CEDE Office has awarded contracts for delivery of Weapons Technical Intelligence equipment in Tunisia, Explosive Ordnance Clearance at the Former Air Weapons Range, Cowden and and Counter-Terrorism Search training and equipment in Somalia.
Bert Appleton, Head of the CEDE Office said:
The team has worked tirelessly through lockdown to develop requirements, run competitive tenders and issue contracts to our assured, UK suppliers. I am delighted that we are delivering Counter-Explosive Ordnance effect on behalf of the MOD in these very challenging times.
In response to the high volume of competitive tenders we have delivered and the forecast of future opportunities we intend to host a CEDE Office Supplier workshop in July and a Visitors Day at the Former Air Weapons Range, Cowden in September. This will promote the value of the ‘Government Assured – Contractor Delivered model and form part of our Continuous Improvement programme.
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Background
Explosive ordnance represents a significant threat to security and stability worldwide. The threat continues to grow and impact upon the National Security Strategy (NSS) and Foreign Policy. HMG, Defence and UK Industry can make a significant difference through effective engagement with international partners to share knowledge and experience and through the delivery of UK CEDE capability.
The CEDE Office was set up in December 2018 in Security Policy and Operations in MOD Head Office. It provides a centrally managed office for Government to Government (G2G) requests for support where there is a threat from explosive ordnance. Typically, requests focus on the management of host nation weapons, ordnance, munitions and explosives (WOME), legacy stockpile management, C-IED and explosives ordnance disposal (EOD).
Value Proposition
The CEDE Office delivers assured, contractor equipment, training and service solutions to quickly respond to government requests to counter the threat from explosive ordnance. With organic staff support, ability to surge resource and agile governance, the CEDE Office enables high value defence engagement, saving lives, reducing risk and developing influential relationships.
Mission Statement
The Counter Explosive Ordnance Defence Engagement (CEDE) Office will enable contractor delivered solutions to G2G requests to counter the threats from explosive ordnance in order to expand defence capacity, project influence and promote the prosperity agenda.