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DGM2062 supply of 105mm Illumination Shells (retender)

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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06 Aug 2026 at 20:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Defence Equipment and Support, a central government public authority, involves the supply of 105mm Illumination Shells, with a budget value estimated at £56 million. The procurement falls under the "ammunition" category, and delivery is planned across the UK. Currently in the planning stage, this retender under the open procurement method aims to award contracts starting January 6, 2027, and concluding by January 6, 2031. A future notice is set for November 6, 2026, indicating the timeline for communication and subsequent stages.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of military-grade ammunition and related goods. Companies specialising in large-scale production who can meet the stringent supply and delivery schedules will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities. Given its open procedure, the procurement encourages broad participation, granting businesses the opportunity to expand into or consolidate their market presence within the UK's defence procurement sector.

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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 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Nov 20263 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
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

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