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9mm NATO Ball Ammunition Competition

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

09 Feb 2026 at 13:34

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 13:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:10

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage for the contract titled "9mm NATO Ball Ammunition Competition," managed by the Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of ammunition and is associated with the defence and security regime. The procurement is being conducted through a selective procurement method with a competitive flexible procedure. The deadline for expressions of interest is set for 13 March 2026, while the enquiry period ends on 5 March 2026. The award is expected to occur by 1 July 2026, with the contract commencing on 31 July 2026 and potentially extending until 30 July 2034 if renewal options are exercised. This contract encompasses a monetary value of £20,000,000, with an option for additional orders based on the Authority’s requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ammunition supply and manufacturing, particularly those with the capacity to meet the technical specifications and requirements set forth by a central government authority. Suitable candidates include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to the inclusivity outlined in the selection criteria, which involves a two-stage process including a Procurement Specific Questionnaire and an Invitation to Tender. Businesses with strong technical competencies and competitive pricing strategies are more likely to leverage this opportunity for growth, especially given the long-term contract period and the potential for additional order options. The competitive flexible procedure aims to shortlist capable suppliers, encouraging industries well-versed in defence supply chains to participate.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

9mm NATO Ball Ammunition Competition

Notice Description

Procurement of 9mm NATO Ball Ammunition

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There will be an option within the contract that if invoked by the Authority will allow the Authority to place orders for additional quantities of munitions in addition to the firm quantities that will be included at contract award.

Renewal: 3 optional years will be included in the contract which may be exercised by the Authority depending on user requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011373-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
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
Postcode Area
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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