This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 13:12

Tender

21 Jul 2025 at 15:29

PlanningUpdate

08 Jul 2025 at 14:41

Planning

04 Jul 2025 at 08:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the supply of 40mm High and Low Velocity Grenades was conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified with the tag "award" and marked as "complete," was executed under a competitive flexible procedure, specifically catering to the defence and security industry category. This procurement aimed for the supply of nine grenade variants, with relevant organisations such as GTDS Europe B.V. winning the active contract for a gross amount of GBP 82.3 million. The contract is set to commence on 24th June 2026 and conclude by 23rd June 2031 with an option to purchase additional quantities of munitions. Delivery is expected across multiple locations including Singapore, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in munitions, particularly those capable of meeting stringent defence and security specifications. Large-scale suppliers, like GTDS Europe B.V., stand to benefit given the scale, security special regime, and value of the contract, which encourages the growth and expansion of firms within the arms and ammunition sector. Companies able to offer competitive quality and price standards, as well as those with proficiency in selective procurement methods, are well-suited to engage and compete in similar procurement opportunities that involve substantial contracts and the possibility of extensions and additional purchase options.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0558cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055259-2026
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
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GTDS EUROPE

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