Tender

Procurement of Artillery 155mm Primers-UK4

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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08 Dec 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Equipment and Support organisation, a central government authority in the UK, is initiating a procurement process for "Procurement of Artillery 155mm Primers-UK4" located in Bristol. This tender involves acquiring military-grade 155mm artillery primers, under the main procurement category of goods, with a total value of £3 million. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broader participation, and electronic submissions are encouraged via the Defence Sourcing Portal. The tender is currently active, with submissions due by 30th April 2026, and the contract is anticipated to start on 19th June 2026, extending up to 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options until March 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that manufacture weapons, ammunition, and associated parts, particularly those with experience in military-grade production. The award criteria focus on a balance of 60% on price and 40% on technical aspects, providing room for competitive pricing and quality technical proposals. Companies that can meet the specific standards and compatibility requirements of the propellent charge primers, particularly those aligned with the Archer Gun System, are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this tender process can enhance business profiles and expand company portfolios in the defence sector.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Artillery 155mm Primers-UK4

Notice Description

Military off the shelf 155mm Artillery Primers (PS3M)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Purchase of propellent charge primers that must be compatible with the Archer Gun System and meet the following build standard - Primer, tubular RWS 2432426 specfication TL 376635. Overall quantity required 98,000.

Renewal: Potential option years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f0b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080570-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

35300000 - Weapons, ammunition and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
example.example@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

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