Planning

Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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19 Nov 2025 at 12:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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13 Nov 2025 at 17:13

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Oct 2025 at 13:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a central government public authority based in Bristol, United Kingdom, is currently in the planning stage for the procurement of a new Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability under Project SHAMER. This procurement process is focused on the defence industry, specifically targeting goods such as sniper weapon systems, ancillary equipment, and through-life support and maintenance. The contract period is set from 9 March 2027 to 7 March 2034, with an estimated total value of £20,000,000 including VAT. DE&S has scheduled industry engagement activities, including a briefing day and a market engagement questionnaire, which must be completed by 23:59 on 28 November 2025. The procurement method involves a defence security regime and is above threshold, highlighting its significance and scale.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage with government contracts and expand their operations in the defence sector. By participating in the preliminary market engagement activities, businesses can gain insights into current market capabilities and innovations, aiding in the preparation for future competition. The procurement process seeks to engage original equipment manufacturers of sniper weapon systems, making it ideal for businesses with expertise in defence manufacturing and innovation. Involvement in this process could enhance a company's profile within the industry and provide a pathway to securing a long-term, high-value government contract.

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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 - Wednesday 3rd December. 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 To formally register your interest in this opportunity, please complete the required questionnaire on DSP. Access the questionnaire: https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=60453 All responses must be submitted to: DES-LandP2DCCCommercialTeam@mod.gov.uk by 23.59 on 28/11/2025. Please note that for the avoidance of doubt, this notice is not a call for competition and companies who do not register their interest will still be free to participate in any future procurement. The Authority will publish further notices prior to launching any procurement. The date for the upcoming industry briefing day has been confirmed as Wednesday 3rd December. Please note: This is an invite only event. Invitations will be extended exclusively to those organisations that have formally registered their interest and successfully submitted a response to the questionnaire available through DSP. The deadline for submitting your response to the questionnaire remains 23.59 on 28/11/2025.

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/075181-2025
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
19 Nov 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jan 20264 weeks 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

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