Planning

5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round Competition

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round Competition." This procurement, categorised under the ammunition industry, involves the acquisition of goods with a projected total contract value of £65,000,000 and a gross amount of £78,000,000 GBP. The procurement is set to adhere to the UK Public General Acts 2023/54. The planned contract period is from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2031, with potential extensions up to 31st December 2033. Businesses should take note that future notices are expected by 30th June 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the defence and security sectors, especially those involved in the production or supply of ammunition. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to consider this opportunity, as the contracting authority has indicated this suitability in the procurement process. Engaging in this tender process could significantly bolster the market presence and growth prospects of businesses catering to high-demand defence needs, leveraging government contracts to foster longer-term stability and expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round Competition

Notice Description

Procurement of 5.56mm & 9mm Marker Round

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cfc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024590-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Ryan Sullivan
Contact Email
ryan.sullivan111@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Notice Documents

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