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DGM/1908- Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Impact Rounds, Cannon, Rockets and Grenades

Defence Equipment and Support

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10 Feb 2026 at 14:20

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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19 Jan 2026 at 10:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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02 Oct 2025 at 13:36

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process described is managed by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a branch of the UK Ministry of Defence based in Bristol. The procurement involves extending a framework agreement for the repeat procurement of impact rounds, cannon ammunition, rockets, and grenades, primarily under the defence security regime. The contract, valued at €221,454,716, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028. Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH, headquartered in Bristol, has been awarded this contract due to their status as the original equipment manufacturers, fulfilling the Ministry's technical and safety standards. The procurement method utilised was a direct award, justified for technical reasons as per the Procurement Act 2023, to ensure compatibility and safety with existing weapon systems, thereby avoiding significant interoperability issues.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large-scale businesses specialising in defence and munitions manufacturing, particularly those with existing expertise in supplying to the Ministry of Defence. While Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH is the current contract holder, future tenders could benefit enterprises that can demonstrate technical proficiency and compliance with stringent safety regulations required in defence contracts. Such procurement projects can drive substantial business growth for companies within the defence sector, looking to expand their portfolios in ammunition and weapons systems. As the requirement includes servicing within Germany as well as the UK, businesses with transnational operational capabilities may find an additional advantage in future related tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM/1908- Framework Agreement for the Repeat Procurement of Impact Rounds, Cannon, Rockets and Grenades

Notice Description

The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Small Arms, Grenades & PELE.

Procurement Information

The Defence General Munitions (DGM) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), has a requirement for ammunition delivery in April 2027 and intends to award a two-year contract extension to Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmBH for the repeat procurement of the MODs portfolio of Small Arms, Grenades & PELE. The estimated total value of the proposed award is PS41m ex-VAT (PS51m inc VAT).Direct award is justified In accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 Paragraph 6 of Schedule 5 for Technical Reasons.This is on the basis that Rheinmetall are the Original Equipment Manufacturers of the in-service natures which makes up the current stockpile and have satisfied MoD Standards for Safety and Suitability for Service. Rheinmetall alone have the technical knowledge and documentary evidence which is necessary for upholding the quality and safety standards required by the MoD to meet and therefore fulfil this requirement in the timescales required. Obtaining goods from another supplier will result in disproportional effort to evidence compatibility with existing weapon systems within the timescales required and create significant interoperability issues for a diverse range of weapon systems which this requirement supports.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a6cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011948-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£184,736,836 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£184,736,836 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
1
Supplier Name

Rheinmetall Waffe Munition GmbH

Further Information

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