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DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

03 Aug 2026 at 11:26

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
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

The procurement process for the supply of DGM/2062 105mm Illumination Artillery Shells was managed by Defence Equipment and Support, a public authority under the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, UK. With a focus on the goods category, this tender was conducted through an open procurement method. The procurement process initially reached the tender stage, set to be accepted until 4 May 2026, with potential award decisions by 1 September 2026. However, the process was ultimately cancelled on 3 August 2026 due to the absence of compliant bids, as published in the tender cancellation notice.

This tender offered a significant business opportunity, given its substantial contract value of £56 million, creating growth prospects for businesses specializing in the production and supply of ammunition and artillery equipment. Ideally suited for businesses with experience in supplying to defence sectors, companies with innovative and competitive approaches in this industry could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence and showcase their technical and logistical capabilities to a major governmental entity. Despite the tender cancellation, participating companies would have gained visibility and networking advantages for future engagements.

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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/073132-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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