Planning

12.7mm Blank Ammunition Competition

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:48

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "12.7mm Blank Ammunition Competition," is currently in the planning stage. The buying organisation is Defence Equipment and Support, a central governmental public authority located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement is categorised under goods, specifically focusing on ammunition, with a total value of £22,000,000 gross. The planned contract period is from 31st December 2026 to 31st December 2031, with a potential extension up to 31st December 2033. Interested parties should note the future notice date is 31st July 2026, indicating when further details may become available. This procurement is associated with the defence and security special regime, and it is above the established financial thresholds.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in ammunition manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of producing high-quality 12.7mm blank ammunition. Companies with expertise in defence-related goods and capacity to meet stringent quality and regulatory standards would be well-suited for this opportunity. The projected value and duration of the contract provide significant potential for business growth and stability, especially for SMEs that match the suitability criteria. Additionally, engaging in such contracts could enhance a business's profile and provide further opportunities within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

12.7mm Blank Ammunition Competition

Notice Description

Procurement of 12.7mm Blank Ammunition

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d78
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024755-2025
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
£20,000,000 £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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