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Ammunition Purchase

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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14 Oct 2025 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract summarised here involves the Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government authority based at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. The procurement process, titled "Ammunition Purchase," falls within the defence and security sector and relates to the acquisition of ammunition for testing purposes. This contract is in the award stage, having been completed and recognised on 14th October 2025. It employs a direct procurement method due to being below the threshold for competition. The deal began on 14th October 2025 and is set to conclude on 14th April 2026, with a gross contract value of £270,446.40.

This procurement opportunity underscores potential for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of defence-related goods, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises like CONJAY COLLECTORS AMMUNITION CO. LIMITED, which has been awarded the contract. Businesses specialising in ammunition and related products would be well-positioned to engage in such contracts, allowing for growth within government defence supply chains. The focus on specific industry requirements accentuates the importance of niche expertise in securing such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Ammunition Purchase

Notice Description

Purchase of ammunition for testing purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cc3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065155-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35331100 - Bullets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,372 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
13 Oct 2025 - 14 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Sarah Griffiths
Contact Email
sarah.griffiths138@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONJAY COLLECTORS AMMUNITION

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