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Award

06 Jul 2026 at 14:57

PlanningUpdate

16 May 2025 at 13:43

Planning

15 May 2025 at 08:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "71485245 DGM/2040 Procurement of Explosives" was conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The process was intended for the re-procurement of a range of explosive items and associated technical support, falling under the defence and security industry category. The procurement method was a direct award, justified by technical reasons, and specifically awarded to Chemring Energetics UK Ltd. The contract is valued at £100 million excluding VAT and covers a period from 31st July 2026 to 31st March 2031, with options for three additional one-year extensions. Key dates in the process include a contract award on 6th July 2026, with a scheduled start date of 31st July 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth in the defence industry, specifically for large-scale enterprises with expertise in explosives and ammunition. Companies with compatibility in providing goods that meet stringent safety and suitability standards, as defined by the Ministry of Defence, will be well-suited to compete. Businesses already positioned as original equipment manufacturers for similar goods that can ensure interoperability with existing systems stand to benefit significantly from such contracts. The procurement supports long-term defence initiatives, offering a stable revenue stream through its significant financial commitment and extended contract term.

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Notice Title

71485245 DGM/2040 Procurement of Explosives

Notice Description

The re-procurement of a range of Explosives Items and associated techincal support

Procurement Information

The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to Direct award an eight-year contract (five-year core term and three 1-year options to extend) to Chemring Energetics UK Ltd (CEUK) for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Explosives. The estimated total value of the proposed award is PS100m ex-VAT (PS120m inclusive of VAT). In accordance with The Procurement Act 2023 this procurement falls to be regulated under the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023. Prior publication of a contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union is no longer appropriate. It is considered that the Direct award of the contract without prior publication of a contract notice in the UK e-notification service (as required in accordance with the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with regulation 41 of the Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5, para 6a - for technical reasons. This is on the basis that CEUK are the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the original goods, and current stockpile, and have satisfied MoD Standards for Safety and Suitability for Service. CEUK alone, have the technical knowledge and documentary evidence which is necessary for upholding the safety standards required by the MoD and therefore fulfil this requirement. No other supplier would be able to pass the Standards and Suitability for Service tests within the timescales required by the MoD to fulfil this operational requirement. Obtaining goods from any other supplier would result in incompatibility with the existing goods and create significant interoperability issues for a diverse range of systems which this requirement supports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0513ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063305-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHEMRING ENERGETICS

Further Information

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