Planning

Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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29 Oct 2025 at 13:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, organised by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), involves the "Project SHAMER: Multi-Caliber Sniper Weapon Capability" contract. This contract aims to acquire new sniper weapon systems along with ancillary equipment and through-life support. The process is currently in the planning stage, with market engagement activities scheduled, including a questionnaire and industry briefing day to gather insights. The activities will take place in the UK, with specific dates to be confirmed in November or December 2025. The industry category is Goods, specifically rifles, under the defence and security special regime. The estimated publication date for the tender notice is January 2026, with an estimated contract start in March 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the defence industry. Companies specialising in sniper weapon systems, ancillary equipment, or maintenance services will find this procurement particularly relevant. By engaging in the preliminary market activities, businesses can influence the tender's scope and possibly tailor their offerings to align with DE&S's requirements. The estimated contract value is around £20,000,000, indicating a significant market potential for involved suppliers. Engaging early and providing innovative solutions could place a business in a favourable position as a competitive candidate for this opportunity.

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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 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

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