Notice Information
Notice Title
Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability
Notice Description
Description DE&S intends to conduct a competition for the procurement of a new Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability. The scope of the requirement is expected to include: * Sniper Weapon Systems * Ancillary Equipment (e.g. suppressors, bipods, carrying systems) * Through-Life Support and Maintenance The system will utilise in-service ammunition (.338LM, 7.62x51 NATO) and sighting solutions, as well as introducing a new to service nature .300NM. The estimated contract start date is March 2027. Additional Information * This notice is not a call for competition. * Participation in market engagement does not affect eligibility for any future procurement. * DE&S reserves the right to amend the scope and approach based on feedback received. Total value (estimated): PS20,000,000 including VAT Contract dates (estimated): 9 March 2027 to 7 March 2034 Main category: Goods Participation Particular suitability: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) Submission Publication date of tender notice (estimated): January 2026
Planning Information
Market Engagement Activities The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is to gather market intelligence, and explore current innovations across the sector. DE&S is particularly interested in engaging directly with OEMs of sniper weapon systems through face-to-face meetings with its technical team, including engineering specialists. Insights gained through this engagement will support the development of a well-informed requirement and ensure the procurement approach reflects industry best practice and capability. Interested suppliers are invited to participate in the following activities: • Market engagement questionnaire • Industry briefing day by DE&S with potential tenderers o Location: UK, TBC o Date: November/December, TBC o Note: Attendance is limited to those who responded to the Market Engagement Questionnaire. Key technical questions raised by DE&S for OEMs will be addressed in an open forum, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for all participants to engage and respond. • Microsoft Teams meeting - TBC for any follow up questions These activities aim to: • Understand current market capabilities and innovations • Gather feedback to shape the final tender documentation How to Participate Market engagement questionnaire will be released on DSP. Registered suppliers will receive further details including the Questionnaire and Industry briefing day.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05d649
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069399-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Goods
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- 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
- £16,666,666 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 29 Oct 20251 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jan 20262 months to go
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 9 Mar 2027 - 7 Mar 2034 Over 5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planning
- Lots Status
- Planning
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- deslestsp-dcc-comrclteam@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
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069399-2025
29th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
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