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Segmented Sourcing Strategy - UK1

Defence Equipment and Support

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30 Jun 2025 at 13:28

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence's Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) is in the planning stage of a public procurement initiative titled "DGM/2052 Segmented Sourcing Strategy" focusing on the defence industry. The strategic initiative stems from the UK's Strategic Defence Review, aiming to create a resilient pipeline for munitions with a focus on onshore synthesis and new factory setups. The procurement process involves industry engagement, with a scheduled event on January 8, 2026, at the Battlelab in Dorset. Interested parties should confirm their intention to attend by December 12, 2025. This project seeks to procure approximately 188 types of munitions and related services, spanning various categories like weapons and explosives. The procurement value is notably high, at an estimated £1.9 billion, within a contract period starting from April 1, 2028, to March 31, 2037, and with possible extensions.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses within the defence, environmental, and technical inspection industries, among others. It seeks active participation from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) suitable for roles ranging from technical consultancy to supply and management of munitions services. Companies engaged in procurement consultancy, weapons disposal, and logistics support will find this tender particularly valuable. Participation can lead to substantial growth opportunities, given the substantial investment and long-term planning underpinned by government backing. Through Competitive Flexible Procedure and dialogue with DE&S, businesses can influence procurement strategies while ensuring readiness for future defence demands, aligning with the UK's ambitious strategic goals for defence and national security.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Segmented Sourcing Strategy - UK1

Notice Description

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has a requirement for the provision of c. 188 individual munitions (subject to confirmation via future Contract Tender Notice), covering various small arms ammunition, explosive munitions and pyrotechnics, and services surrounding this. It is looking to do this via the creation of the Segmented Sourcing Strategy (SSS) Programme, for which a supplier will act as a Principal Prime or 'Service Provider' for the delivery of services related to, and procurement of those munitions. This requirement is a continuation of the SSS Project presented to industry in an Industry Day held on 28th February 2024 under PIN 408178/1304731. The timeframes of which have been amended to meet the estimated contract dates given below. The intended activities under the SSS Programme will include: * Forecasting and Activity Planning * Category Strategy Development & Management * Product & Supplier (re)Qualification & Approval * Supplier Management * Oversight / Management of parties with the DGM Supply Chain * Demand Planning, Forecasting and Order Capture * Purchase to Pay (P2P) and other enabling IT systems & processes * Governance and New Product Design/Introduction Selection will be undertaken using a multi-stage procurement under the Competitive Flexible Procedure. I) Conditions of Participation (CoP) stage; down selection to three suppliers maximum II) Competitive Dialogue style stage; no down selection III) An ITT Stage where the Preferred Bidder will be identified. If you would like to be kept up to date with the SSS project please email DESDGM-OpsGroup@mod.gov.uk with your details and you will be added to our mailing list.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0555dc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036092-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

39225500 - Pyrotechnics

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50620000 - Repair and maintenance services of firearms and ammunition

50840000 - Repair and maintenance services of weapons and weapon systems

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

63120000 - Storage and warehousing services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

73400000 - Research and Development services on security and defence materials

73422000 - Development of firearms and ammunition

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79418000 - Procurement consultancy services

79920000 - Packaging and related services

90523100 - Weapons and ammunition disposal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,900,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2028 - 31 Mar 2037 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
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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

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