Tender

713051450 - Project SHAMER

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 16:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is procuring a single chassis, multi-calibre, bolt action sniper rifle under Project SHAMER, aimed at replacing the legacy L115 and L118 rifle systems. This tender, classified under the CPV category 'Rifles' (ID: 35321200), falls within the goods industry and is set to be delivered across various locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other global regions. The procurement stage is currently active in the tender phase, with a tender period ending on 24th March 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until 2nd June 2033. The procurement method being utilised is a selective, restricted procedure due to the project’s above-threshold nature, and the total procurement value is estimated at £4,000,000. This tender presents substantial opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in firearms manufacturing and related defence equipment production. The restricted procedure benefits those businesses with a strong track record and relevant experience in delivering high-precision goods. By competing in this procurement process, businesses can secure long-term contracts, expand their market reach, and enhance their portfolio with a prestigious client like the Ministry of Defence. This can significantly contribute to business growth and establish a foothold in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

713051450 - Project SHAMER

Notice Description

Project SHAMER is for the procurement of a single chassis, multi-calibre, bolt action sniper rifle to replace the legacy L115 and L118 rifle system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abdca0dd-d345-40a8-9238-1bdc16957a17
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc727d7b-f428-4f28-acb5-5da067d53754
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 2 Jun 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

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