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Procurement of 40mm Grenades

Defence Equipment and Support

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

25 Jun 2026 at 12:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 16:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

08 Jul 2025 at 15:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 09:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority in the United Kingdom, pertains to the acquisition of 40mm grenades. This tender encompasses nine different variants of high and low-velocity grenades within the defence security category. Located in Bristol, UK, the organisation has utilised a selective procurement method via a competitive flexible procedure. The award stage is complete, with a contract start date set for 8th July 2026 and an end date on 7th July 2031, alongside options for purchasing additional munitions quantities. The awarded contract value totals GBP 65,840,000, with delivery locations including the UK, Netherlands, and Singapore.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for large-scale businesses with expertise in defence procurement and ammunition supply. Companies specialising in the production and distribution of munitions, especially those already aligned with defence contracts, would find this opportunity aligned with their capabilities. The flexible competitive procurement process provided a platform for interested tenderers like ST Engineering Advanced Material Engineering PTE. LTD. and others to demonstrate their eligibility and secure the contract, establishing a substantial footprint in the defence sector through collaboration with the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of 40mm Grenades

Notice Description

Competition for the Supply of 9 variants of 40mm High and Low Velocity Grenades

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: There will be options within the contract to purchase additional quantities of munitions above and beyond the original firm orders of munitions that will be included within the contract at Contract award.

Renewal: The Contract is for a duration of 5 years. Depending on user requirements and future capabilities there is a possibility the contract could be extended by a period of 2 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059801-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

35331300 - Grenades

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£134,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£65,840,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 7 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GTDS Europe B.V

ST Engineering Advanced Material Engineering PTE. LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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