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DGM2062 supply of 105mm Illumination Shells (retender)

Defence Equipment and Support

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Planning

06 Aug 2026 at 21:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support intends to procure the supply of 105mm illumination shells, classified as ammunition. The requirement is described as a retender and covers delivery through a scheduled programme. These are goods for a UK defence requirement, with delivery addresses identified across the United Kingdom. The buying organisation is Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority based at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol. The procurement is focused on the supply of the shells rather than associated services or construction works. Businesses operating in defence manufacturing, ammunition supply, ordnance distribution or related military supply chains should consider whether their products and delivery capability match the specified 105mm illumination shell requirement.

This procurement is at the planning stage: the buyer has stated its intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. The planned approach is a single-lot open procedure under the open procurement method. The buyer expects the next notice to be published on 6 November 2026. The planned contract period is 6 January 2027 to 6 January 2031. The described delivery schedule has a value of £56 million, and the procurement is above the applicable threshold. The requirement is identified as a retender. The procurement is for goods, with the value stated against the supply of 105mm illumination shells. Any future competition will need to be assessed against the tender documentation and its evaluation requirements.

The requirement is likely to suit established defence suppliers and specialist ammunition manufacturers with experience producing or supplying 105mm illumination shells. It may also suit businesses with a proven role in military ordnance supply chains, provided they can support delivery through a scheduled programme over the planned contract period. Relevant preparation should focus on demonstrating product conformity, dependable manufacturing or sourcing arrangements, quality control, secure handling and the capacity to meet Defence Equipment and Support’s delivery requirements. Businesses considering participation should monitor the future competition and prepare evidence of their technical capability, supply-chain resilience and experience delivering regulated defence goods. Specialist suppliers may also assess whether they can participate through a prime contractor or other supply-chain role when the requirement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DGM2062 supply of 105mm Illumination Shells (retender)

Notice Description

Supply of 105mm Illumination Shells to be deilvered via delivery schedule value PS56M

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06de7c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075016-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

35330000 - Ammunition

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 20261 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Postcode Area
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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