Tender

Procurement of 40mm Grenades

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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 procurement process for the supply of nine variants of 40mm High and Low Velocity Grenades is being conducted by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom. This tender, with an estimated gross value of £160.8 million, is at the tender stage, utilising a competitive flexible procedure. Interested parties must note the deadline for expressing interest, which is set for 20 August 2025. The enquiry period concludes on 13 August 2025, and the awarding phase is expected to end on 16 January 2026. The contract, starting 31 January 2026, will span five years with a potential extension of two years based on future requirements.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in defence munitions, particularly those capable of supplying high and low velocity grenades. The procurement allows for electronic submission in English and follows a selective method, shortlisting candidates through a Procurement Specific Questionnaire before inviting them to submit detailed tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are deemed suitable to partake, making this an attractive venture for smaller companies looking to expand their market presence. The opportunity to negotiate options within the contract to purchase additional munitions further enhances its value for businesses with scalable production capacities.

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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/041770-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35331300 - Grenades

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2026 - 30 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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