Planning

338. Blank Ammunition Competition

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:37

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority located in Bristol, United Kingdom, focuses on the acquisition of 338. Blank Ammunition. This planned tender falls under the main procurement category of goods, particularly within the defence and security sector, with CPV classifications pointing towards weapons, ammunition, and associated parts. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 31st July 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 31st December 2026 and has a potential contract period lasting until 31st December 2031, with a maximum extension possible until 31st December 2033. The estimated value of this tender is approximately £12 million gross, indicating a substantial investment in this category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of ammunition and related goods, especially those equipped to handle large-scale defence contracts. With its focus on defence and security, it is particularly suitable for SMEs that meet the specified requirements, enabling them to gain a foothold or expand their presence within the public sector supply chain. Due to the planned nature of the procurement, businesses with strategic interest in supplying to Defence Equipment and Support should prepare in advance to compete effectively when the tender officially opens. The scope and value of this contract offer a lucrative opportunity for capable firms in the relevant industry to enhance their market share and drive business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

338. Blank Ammunition Competition

Notice Description

Procurement of 338. Blank Ammunition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d6b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024740-2025
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

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £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
31 Jul 20266 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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