Tender

DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 15:10

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 09:35

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 13:52

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, is actively seeking tenders for the procurement of 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells, as part of an open procedure. This contract involves the supply and delivery of artillery ammunition, valued at £56 million, set to be conducted at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, UK. The procurement process is presently in the tender stage, with key deadlines including an enquiry period ending on 4th March 2026, and a tender period closing on 4th May 2026. The project is underpinned by the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, and submissions are accepted in English via electronic methods.

Participation in this tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in goods related to artillery and ammunition. Eligible businesses capable of supplying large-scale military products, adhering to technical and price criteria, will find this project aligns well with their expertise. The long-term contract, spanning from September 2026 to June 2028, includes potential renewal options, allowing businesses to establish enduring working relationships with a major government defence sector. Companies with proven experience and competitive pricing strategies stand to gain from this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells

Notice Description

Supply of 105mm Illum shells to be delivered via delivery schedule value PS56M

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 2 contract years plus 2 option years.

Renewal: Option years

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064705
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012516-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

35322000 - Artillery

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Michelle Seymour
Contact Email
michelle.seymour102@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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