Planning

715679455-Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

07 Oct 2025 at 17:22

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability" is being planned by Defence Equipment and Support, the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically the defence and security sector, with a focus on rifles. This project seeks to procure a new Sniper Weapon capability, including ancillary equipment and through-life support, with an estimated value of £20M. The procurement process uses a competitive flexible procedure and is expected to deliver throughout the UK, starting from 9th March 2026 to 7th March 2033. Key upcoming dates include the future notice date on 12th January 2026.

This tender offers significant business opportunities for companies specialising in defence equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced sniper weapon systems and related support. The process is suitable for small and medium enterprises, providing a chance to engage in a high-value contract within the public sector. Businesses with expertise in manufacturing and maintaining sniper weapon systems, as well as those providing compatible ancillary equipment, should consider participating to leverage this opportunity for growth and expansion within the defence industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

715679455-Project SHAMER - Sniper Weapon Capability

Notice Description

Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), the procurement arm of the UK Ministry of Defence, intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Sniper Weapon capability with a potential value of up to PS20M. The scope of the competition is expected to include, but not limited to, the following: a. Sniper Weapon Systems b. Ancillary Equipment (e.g., suppressors, bipods, and carrying systems) c. Through-Life Support and Maintenance Note: The system will utilise in-service ammunition and sighting solutions. In preparation for the publication of the UK 4 Tender Notice, any interested supplier must register on the Central Digital Platform: Link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/central-digital-platform-factsheet-html#where-do-i-access-find-a-tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063060-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

35321200 - Rifles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 7 Mar 2033 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
Neena Sahauli
Contact Email
neena.sahauli100@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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